The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION 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
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.54 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
266 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
444 mi
Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft