The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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