The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft