The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft