The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 21,800
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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.6 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
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 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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