The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 33,900
€ 34,500
€ 33,900
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 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
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.05 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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 Performance
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
