The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 18,800
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800

ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 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 OPF ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.09 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft