The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Golf GTI.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1469 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4213 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.93 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
168 bhp
217 bhp
Golf GTI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
350 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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8.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTD
8.49 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L