The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft