The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTD is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.44 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
108 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft