The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,900
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.52 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

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
*CXX*
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 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
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 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
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft