The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,300

€ 26,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.21 %

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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
123 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
22.76 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
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
609 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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