The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.61 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft