The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 24,900

€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.99 %

General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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