The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.36 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft