The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 29,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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