The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 22,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT and the Golf 1.0 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.42 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
CD
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft