The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 21,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI Performance OPF is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.49 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TSI
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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