The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft