The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

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 dual clutch 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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft