The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 26,000
€ 25,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 13 cm taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1621
1759
1946
1491
1789
2073
1759 mm
Width
1789 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1621 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4204
2619
4284
4204 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
152 kg
10.36 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
697 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
89 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
