The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 21,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
