The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,500

€ 25,200

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.07 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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