The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 23,600

€ 31,600

€ 23,600
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTD
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %

General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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