The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 32,200

€ 25,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 OPF 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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.59 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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