The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 29,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 GTI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
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 GTI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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