The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 31,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.94 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
