The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.04 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft