The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 23,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.28 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
