The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 29,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.73 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
