The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf R
Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTD
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.61 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf R
482 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft