The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 27,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT and the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2725 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.16 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 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 BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft