Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
In 2008, at the Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the sixth generation of the Golf. It was a surprising move from the fifth generation, which was on sale for only five years.
The sixth-generation was more of a re-work of the fifth generation since it shared the same platform PQ35. In 2009, based on the Mk6, the car-maker launched the Golf GTD. An oil-burner with hot-hatch performance and high fuel efficiency.
The GTD was the diesel version of a Golf GTI. It featured an aggressive styling with a big central grille in the front bumper and two side air-intakes for the disc-brakes. In those air-intakes, the constructor installed the fog-lights. The radiator grille featured two horizontal silver lines and a chromed badge with the GTD letters. In the back, a short roof-spoiler was installed over the tailgate.
Inside, the three-spoke steering wheel featured a sporty design, and the GTD letters on the lower spoke. The dashboard layout was similar to a well-equipped Golf, with the infotainment unit on the center stack, above the climate control unit. Thanks to a five-door configuration, it was a good car for a family, but quick enough for a sportier drive.
Under the hood, there was an upgraded 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. The power went to the front wheels. As an option, a 6-speed DSG (dual-clutch) automatic was available. If a DSG was installed, two shift-paddles were installed behind the steering wheel for + and – gear changes.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4200 RPM 170 HP @ 4200 RPM 168 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.8 in (4211 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 59 in (1499 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.6 in (1,532/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3155 lbs (1431 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4200 RPM 170 HP @ 4200 RPM 168 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.8 in (4211 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 59 in (1499 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.6 in (1,532/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3106 lbs (1409 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4167 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |