The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,900

€ 28,300

€ 28,900
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
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
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.51 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
131 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
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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