The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft