The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 22,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
AU
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 BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
