The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,500
 VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTD
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.27 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-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
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft