The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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 SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft