The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.47 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft