The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 33,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 width, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
