The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 23,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.3 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4258
2620
4255
4258 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.23 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
63 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L