The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 26,500
€ 26,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.8 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
678 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
89 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
