The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 28,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTD (13 - 16) is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD (09 - 12).
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %

General
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
181 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Performance
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD (13 - 16)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD (09 - 12)
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
16.77 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
56 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
739 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Golf GTD (09 - 12)
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft