The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 23,100
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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