The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 28,100

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.5 cm shorter and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1515
1799
2027
1481
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
2620
4562
2620
4567
4562 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1368 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.73 %

General
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHP*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
128 bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
9.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
9.91 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L