The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 28,400
€ 25,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 2.0 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
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
