The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 27,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.09 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
