The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft