The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,500
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTD
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 (17 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft