The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.24 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft