The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 22,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
