The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,700

€ 27,300

€ 26,700
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
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 BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.6
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 BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.07 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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