The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft