The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 27,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.11 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
