The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft