The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI and the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.7 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft