The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 36,000

€ 22,500

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance OPF is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1482
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
2626
4268
2578
4199
4268 mm
Length
4199 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.51 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.89 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
54 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L