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

€ 40,300

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 TCR 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 TCR OPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI TCR OPF
AU
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI TCR OPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR 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).
127 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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