The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.35 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1199 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft