The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 26,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT and the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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