The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 20,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.63 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft