The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (18 - 20)
€ 25,200

€ 26,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR and the Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 4567 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1481 mm tall.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1481
1799
2027
1481
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1481 mm
2620
4567
2620
4567
4567 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.79 %

General
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
128 bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
12.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
12.35 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
69 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
128 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L