The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 30,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.4 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
