The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 32,600

€ 34,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.48 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 SCR
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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