The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 24,900

€ 24,900

€ 24,900
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
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
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.22 %

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
*CXX*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
119 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 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
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 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
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