The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 20,600
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.32 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
