The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 25,400

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The Golf GTI Performance OPF is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
457 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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