The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft