The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,900

€ 27,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.71 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft