The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft