The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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 width and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
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 OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

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

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft