The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 33,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTD and the Golf GTI Performance are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
