The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4199 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
2.02 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L