The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,300
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
306 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft