The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 26,400

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.17 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft