The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.28 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
