The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
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 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.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.93 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft