The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft