The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft