The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTD and the Golf GTI are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTD
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft