The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 32,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
