The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft