The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,800
 VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.2 TSI.
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1481 mm
Height
1504 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4567
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
2578
4534
4567 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.61 %
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
AUV
Generation
1KM
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
175 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
634 mi
589 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
92.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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