The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 27,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT and the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.89 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
739 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
