The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.41 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft