The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,600

€ 26,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4258 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1492 mm tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1492
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1492 mm
2620
4258
2620
4258
4258 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.89 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 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
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
71 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
777 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L