The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 43,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf GTD
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
306 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
495 mi
Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
