The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 40,300

€ 21,200

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI TCR OPF is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.55 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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