The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 29,400

€ 25,600

€ 29,400
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
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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.72 %

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 dual clutch 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 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
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 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
1254 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