The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 26,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
