The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 32,800

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.43 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft