The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 25,300
€ 26,500
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
