The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 40,300
€ 20,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR 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 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.61 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
