The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 33,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.46 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
