The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft