The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 29,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
1491
1799
2027
1469
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1469 mm
2620
4255
2578
4213
4255 mm
Length
4213 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.77 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
207 bhp
Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
280 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
38 mpg
Golf GTI
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
462 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L