The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 33,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
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
Golf GTI Performance
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
273 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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
478 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
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
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
