The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

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

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
227 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
155 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 Performance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft