The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 29,500

€ 20,800

€ 29,500
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 OPF ACT 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 OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1481
1799
2027
1504
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1481 mm
Height
1504 mm
2620
4567
2578
4534
4567 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %

General
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
175 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.43 kg/bhp
13.15 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
589 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L