The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 26,500

€ 26,300
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.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
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
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.46 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft