The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,000
€ 26,000
€ 19,000
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 BMT is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2659 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.28 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
84 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
31.65 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
647 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 BMT
90.9 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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
