The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 25,200
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (14 - 16) Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
 VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 25,200
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 Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 cm shorter and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (14 - 16)
2620
4562
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4567
4562 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1457 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.62 %
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
128 bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.52 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
13.49 kg/bhp
10.52 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
58 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
634 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L