The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft