The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.98 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft