The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 25,600
€ 26,100
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 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.81 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1K
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 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
