The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 21,200
€ 31,400
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
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 1.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.29 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
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
111 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
