The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft