The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 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 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 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.27 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
