The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 23,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
