The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.02 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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