The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 25,300
€ 29,500
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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
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
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
21.91 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
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1034 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
