The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf GTD is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTD
Golf R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf R
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.24 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf GTD
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
297 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
475 mi
Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft