The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 BlueMotion 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 1.8 T.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft