The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTD is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.07 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 Plus 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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft