The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 26,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR and the Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4567 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1481 mm tall.
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.42 %
General
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
148 bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
10.03 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
138 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L














