The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,400
€ 28,300
€ 21,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.21 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1KP
Generation
AU
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
