The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft