The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 40,300

€ 29,700

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf GTI TCR OPF is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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