The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,900
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 and height, but the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft