The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 32,400

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft