The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 OPF is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
739 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft