The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 Golf GTI Performance OPF is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft