The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.83 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

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

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft