The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 40,300

€ 27,500

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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