The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 32,400

€ 21,900

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTD is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.15 %

General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Golf 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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