The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,300
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

The Golf 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4258
4199 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
2.02 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L