The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 36,900
€ 24,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance 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
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
