2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Volkswagen GTD are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Volkswagen GTD
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model GTI GTD
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 246 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 8.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1401 kg 1409 kg
Vehicle Length 4213 mm 4213 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1501 mm 1501 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.4 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.9 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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