The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 24,700

€ 39,400

€ 24,700
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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