The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR and the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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