The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,300
€ 19,800
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.46 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
AU
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
