The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 32,400
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) Golf GTD
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance OPF and the Golf GTD are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

 REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft