The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 34,500
 VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTD
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI and the Golf GTD are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI
Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
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 GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTD
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTD
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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