The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.08 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
