The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 25,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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
