The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD DSG
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf GTD DSG.
Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
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
168 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD DSG
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD DSG

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD DSG

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD DSG
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD DSG
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 GTD DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTD DSG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft