The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,900

€ 36,900

€ 33,900
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 dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance and the Golf GTI Performance OPF are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.02 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft