The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 GTI.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.78 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
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
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft