The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.58 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft