The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.54 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft