The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 SCR
1491
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1492 mm
2620
4255
2620
4258
4255 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.8 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
