The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft