The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 23,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
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
103.1
168.7
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
