The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR and the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4258 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1492 mm tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4258 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
11.99 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
64 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L