The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 26,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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, but the Golf GTI is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.42 %
General
Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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 GTI
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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
