The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft