The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 28,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 eTSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.71 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
CD
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
