The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,000

€ 26,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.61 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft