The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 width and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.96 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft