The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 28,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.46 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft



















