The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.64 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft