The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.25 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
71.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
