The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 26,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.3 cm shorter and 0.1 cm lower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1491
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1492 mm
2620
4255
2620
4258
4255 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.19 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
64 mpg
city
46 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L