The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 40,300

€ 36,900

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
58.3
70.8
79.8
58
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 in
103.4
168
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.58 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






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