The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,200
 VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.6 TDI.
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
1799
2027
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1481 mm
Height
1504 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
2620
4567
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4534
4567 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1466 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.84 %
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.43 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
712 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L