The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,000

€ 28,200

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
59.6
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
179.6
103.1
179.8
179.6 in
Length
179.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %

General
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.82 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
48 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
634 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft