The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.27 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft