The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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