The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 18,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.58 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CGG*
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
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
