The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
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
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT and the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
