The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 19,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.5 cm longer and 3.4 cm lower.
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1481
1799
2027
1515
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1515 mm
2620
4567
2620
4562
4567 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.53 %

General
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
AUV
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
160 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.3 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.52 kg/bhp
15.3 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
634 mi
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
92.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L