The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 GTD is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
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 GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft