The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.58 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft