The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Golf GTD
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTD
Golf R
AU
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
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
306 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
495 mi
Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft