The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft