The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.4 is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.63 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
107 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft