The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 GTD is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft