The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 21,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.6
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
Golf 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
