The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.25 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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