The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft