The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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 DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.55 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft