The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.68 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft