The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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 1.6.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.6
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.64 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

 REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft