The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft