The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 36,000

€ 26,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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. The Golf GTI Performance OPF is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
493 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
89 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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