The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 31,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTD (09 - 12) is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf GTD (13 - 16).
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %
General
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
168 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Performance
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
18.42 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
46 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
670 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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



















