The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1492 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4258
2578
4199
4258 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
10.47 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
