The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 21,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.68 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
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 1400 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
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
