The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 34,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.57 %
General
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
