The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 25,000

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 width, but the Golf GTI Performance is 1 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1482
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1492 mm
2626
4268
2620
4258
4268 mm
Length
4258 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.54 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L