The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 28,600

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.98 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
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22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
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).
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
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft