The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

 REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft