The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,500
		
					 
					€ 25,200
					
					 
					€ 20,500
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 25,200
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT and the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
				
				Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
							
							167.5
							
						103.1
							
							167.5
							
						167.5 in
					Length
					167.5 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					103.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				2709 lb
					Curb Weight
					2844 lb
				3814 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3968 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								134 lb
									4.71 %
								 
								General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
					1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					138 hp
						at 4500 rpm
					Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						104 hp
						138 hp
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					129 lb‑ft
						at 1400 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						129 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				
							
							
							119 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							132 mph
						
					10.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
466 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
384 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
						26.05 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					20.61 lb/hp
						
				Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						26.05 lb/hp
						20.61 lb/hp
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						49 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						50 mpg
						
					
				Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						49 mpg
						50 mpg
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					42 mpg
					city
					41 mpg
						
				53 mpg
					highway
					57 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						647 mi
					Range
					661 mi
				Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						647 mi
						661 mi
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					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).
					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).
89 kWh
						
				Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
						90.9 kWh
						89 kWh
						Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				180 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					177 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				3
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1105 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1124 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				





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




















