The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,600
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

The Golf 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.9 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft