The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.86 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
CD
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
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft