The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 26,000
€ 19,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 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*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
589 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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 Plus 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
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
