The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,000

€ 36,900

€ 31,000
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
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
AU
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 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
133 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
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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