The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 26,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
