The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.99 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft