The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 30,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
723 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
723 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft