The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 19,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.18 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
108 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft















