The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 30,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.34 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
CD
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft