The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft