The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 34,000
€ 21,200
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTI Performance OPF is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.49 %
General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
