The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.62 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft