The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft