The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.75 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 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 ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 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
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft