The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,600

€ 36,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
16.2 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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