The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 27,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.85 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
