The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.3 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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 GTI Performance OPF
Golf 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 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 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft