The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the e-Golf.
Golf GTD
e-Golf
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
e-Golf
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.42 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
e-Golf
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMN
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf GTD
e-Golf
138 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf GTD
52 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
39 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
670 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
41.4 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft