The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.63 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft