The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft