The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTD and the Golf GTI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft