The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 19,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTI TCR OPF is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.18 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
AU
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
