The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 34,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI Performance OPF is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
297 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
482 mi
Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft