The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 23,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 width, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 0.3 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1492
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4258
2620
4255
4258 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
88 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
74 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L