2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD

GermanyDieselFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2016
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
GTD
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A7 (Type 5G/BA)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
GTD
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
184 hp
Power (kW)
135 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Top speed
228 km/h (142 mph)
0–60 mph
7.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
Displacement
1,968 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,268 mm (168.0 in)
Width
1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height
1,442 mm (56.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,631 mm (103.6 in)
Curb weight
1,377 kg (3,036 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,500 - 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
95.5 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
15.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
210,000 km (130,488 mi)
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Fuel Filter
90,000 km (55,923 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes
Diameter
288 - 312 mm (11.3 - 12.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 - 310 mm (10.7 - 12.2 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
  • A
  • B
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
5.1 – 5.4 - 5.3 – 5.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
3.7 – 4 - 4 – 4.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
4.2 – 4.5 - 4.4 – 4.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
109 – 119 - 114 – 127 g/km

Performance

Acceleration
0-80 km/h
5.6 sec
80-120 km/h
6 sec

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,027 mm (79.8 in)
Width, open Doors
3,696 mm (145.5 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,752 mm (69.0 in)
Track, Front
1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,517 mm (59.7 in)
Approach Angle
12 °
Breakover Angle
9.9
Departure Angle
13.6 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
133 mm (5.2 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
964 - 975 mm (38.0 - 38.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
967 mm (38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm (41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
903 mm (35.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,441 mm (56.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1850 – 1880 - 1880 – 1890 kg (4,145 – 4,167 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
680 – 690 kg (1,499 – 1,521 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 – 455 - 570 – 578 kg (1,257 – 1,274 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1040 – 1060 kg (2,293 – 2,337 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
880 – 890 kg (1,940 – 1,962 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
125 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Oil Temperature
Digital
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
SD
Hard Drive
64 GB
WMA
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Front
Optional
USB-A
Optional
Connectivity › App-Connect
MirrorLink
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Audio
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front)
  • Door Handles (Interior)
Ambient Light
Yes
Lights › Guide Light
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Automatic Close
Optional
Cover
Foldable
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,270 litres
Depth
839 mm (33.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,558 mm (61.3 in)
Width
1,272 mm (50.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Opening Width
1,023 mm (40.3 in)
Height
900 mm (35.4 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
587 mm (23.1 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,006 mm (79.0 in)
Sill Height
665 mm (26.2 in)
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
From Inside Car
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional

Design

Accent
Aluminium
Transmission Knob Material
Aluminium
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Colour
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver

Seats

Colour & Material
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Climate Control
Optional
Media
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Phone
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
SD-Card
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Individual
Optional
Normal
Optional
Race
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Airbags

Total Number of Airbags
11 - 12
Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
94 %
Child Occupant
89 %
Vulnerable Road Users
65 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2013
Overall Score
35.92
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
15.92
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2
IIHS
Test Year
2015
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Headlight
Poor
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
Inside Sill
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D3S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H15
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
H15
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Cornering Light
H7
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Reversing Light
  • BAY9s (H21W)
  • W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
  • BAY9s (H21W)
  • WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W3W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

Awards

Golden Steering Wheel
Compact
2013

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