Is the Golf GTD worth it?
Verdict. The Volkswagen Golf GTD remains a very well rounded, practical and desirable car to own. It’s faster than ever and a genuinely good car to drive.
Is GTD better than R line?
If there’s one thing that testers unanimously agree on, it’s that the Golf R’s performance is immense. A 7.5-second 0-62mph time is still more than adequate to make the GTD feel sporty, though, and the 2.0-litre diesel engine produces the same 280lb ft of torque as the Golf R.
What does GTD in VW stand for?
Gran Turismo Diesel
They stand for “Gran Turismo Diesel” – the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a new Golf GTD.
Is a Golf GTD a good first car?
First car appeal The GTD is as easy to pilot as any other Golf, so needn’t be intimidating to inexperienced drivers. Insurance is relatively expensive, though, and while it will have strong appeal for first-time buyers the purchase price is beyond all but a very small percentage of people looking for their first car.
Is Golf 6 GTD reliable?
Volkswagen Golf GTD reliability The Volkswagen Golf was rated highly for reliability in our 2017 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey of cars currently on sale in the UK. Of the owners who responded, 15.6% reported experiencing a problem with their car at least once.
What is the difference between the BMW 120d and GTD?
The 120d develops 400Nm of torque and 187bhp – only a fraction less than the GTD – and is capable of 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, according to BMW. The engine drives the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and, like the Volkswagen, no manual option is available.
Does the Volkswagen Golf GTD have a different differential?
There’s no mechanical limited-slip differential, like you get on a Golf GTI, but the GTD does use VW’s XDS electronic diff lock, which helps to harness the car’s power and improve the handling by tweaking the brakes of the inside wheel while you’re cornering. There are a few subtle design tweaks to mark the GTD out as the hot diesel.
Is the VW GTD more efficient than the BMW GTD?
The VW’s list price, without options, is almost £1,500 less, while servicing and insurance alone are around £400 cheaper per year. On test, the GTD was the more efficient of the two cars here, but only just, averaging 42.1mpg against the BMW’s 40mpg.
How does the Volkswagen 1 series compare to the Volkswagen Golf?
Where the 1 Series gets one over the Golf is passenger space. The wheelbase is 70mm longer, which doesn’t sound like a great deal, but jump from one car to the other and it’s clear that there is more kneeroom in the back of the 1 Series than in its competitor from Volkswagen.