The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 40,300
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI TCR OPF is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.21 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
266 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
444 mi
Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft