The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 39,400

€ 32,600

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.16 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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