The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.92 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft