The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTD is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft