The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion and the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft