The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,600
€ 27,300
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.76 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 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
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
