The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft