The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 34,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft