The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.92 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft