The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 23,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.59 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
