The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft