The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft