The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.2 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft