The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (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 Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft