The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 22,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.42 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L