The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT and the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.21 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft