The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.35 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft