The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTD is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft