The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.89 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft