The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 27,300

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT and the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 4258 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1492 mm tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1492
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1492 mm
2620
4258
2620
4258
4258 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.06 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.5 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L