The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 44,100

€ 33,600

€ 44,100
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf R is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTD
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
167.8
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf GTD
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Golf R
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-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
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf R
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf R
495 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft