The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 27,300

€ 23,100

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.83 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft