The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,700
		
					 
					€ 26,000
					
					 
					€ 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
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						63.8
							
							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
				103.4
							
							168
							
						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
					Weight
4387 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								168 lb
									5.18 %
								 
								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
mph
341 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Golf GTD
									62 mph
									62
mph
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
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						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).
					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
				


















