The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,100

€ 29,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 2.9 cm shorter and 1 cm wider.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1491
1799
2027
1491
1789
2073
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4255
2619
4284
4255 mm
Length
4284 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.52 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
381 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L