The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 25,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CD
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 SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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