The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.27 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft