The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 width and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.24 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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