The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 24,900

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4255
2620
4255
4255 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1432 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.92 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
13.26 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
49 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
712 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L