The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
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