The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 32,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
