The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,100
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

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR and the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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