The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 20,800
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 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.4 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft