The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.05 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft