The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 32,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.75 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
839 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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