The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 32,700

€ 26,400

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTD and the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.23 %

General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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