The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 27,000

€ 25,000
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 BMT is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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