The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 19,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
AU
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
