The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 26,000

€ 25,400
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 dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR and the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
CD
Generation
CD
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 SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
799 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft