The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (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 BlueMotion
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft