The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 32,500
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. The Golf GTI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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