The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 ACT BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.68 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft