The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 29,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 5.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 12.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1492 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4258
2578
4204
4258 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
207 kg
13.79 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
51 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L