The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 31,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.61 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
