The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 20,800
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf Variant 1.2 TSI is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
1799
2027
1781 mm
Width
1799 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1504 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
2578
4534
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
2620
4567
4534 mm
Length
4567 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1368 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1KM
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
13.15 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
589 mi
609 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
542 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1495 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L