The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 40,300

€ 27,300

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI TCR OPF is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.28 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
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 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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