The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 31,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance OPF is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
