The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft