The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 36,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
58.7
70.8
79.8
58
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 in
103.1
167.6
103.4
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.45 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
AU
Generation
AU
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
35 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
598 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






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