The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft