The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 25,300
€ 32,800
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.38 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
