The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 19,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.24 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
