The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 width, but the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.3 cm shorter and 0.1 cm lower.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4255 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.35 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
113 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
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
11.69 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
72 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
69 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 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
499 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L