The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 27,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.23 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
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
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft