The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mpg
city
38 mpg
78 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft