The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,400
€ 25,800
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf GTD is 0.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 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).
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
