The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTD is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft