The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,900
€ 28,300
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 Performance is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.4 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
