The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 32,400
€ 21,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
