The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 31,600
€ 23,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTD is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.04 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
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
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
