The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 37,800
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 Clubsport is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Clubsport
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Clubsport
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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