The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,000

€ 33,600

€ 31,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
148 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTD
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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