The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 32,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.1
71.7
81.1
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
103.4
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.97 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
AU
Generation
AE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
139 hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
24.9 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
214 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
214 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
493 mi
Range
2429 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
2429 mi
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
20.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
20.8 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
42 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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