The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,500

€ 26,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1491
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4255
2620
4255
4255 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
2.05 %

General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
63 mpg
city
49 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L