The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 23,900
€ 26,000
€ 23,900
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 8.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1480
1786
2048
1491
1789
2073
1786 mm
Width
1789 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1480 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4199
2619
4284
4199 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.15 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
645 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
