The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 25,600

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, but the Golf GTI Performance OPF is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.91 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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