The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.3 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft