The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,900
€ 21,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.42 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.3 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
