The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTD is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTD
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf R
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.45 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
266 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
439 mi
Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft