The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 32,400
€ 21,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
