The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft