The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.3 cm shorter and 0.1 cm lower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4255 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

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

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
72 mpg
city
46 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L