The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.05 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft