The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 29,300

€ 24,600

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.5 inches longer.
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62.1
71.1
80.7
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.1 in
Height
62.1 in
105.1
171.3
105.1
170.8
171.3 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
65 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
863 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
863 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft