The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft