The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.59 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft