The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,400
€ 36,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
1K
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
