The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 width, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft