The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 23,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
