The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 21,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft