The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 35,900

€ 19,500

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.37 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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