The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

 REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft