What does GTD stand for in golf?

What does GTD stand for in golf?

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 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 GTI?

Volkswagen claim the GTI goes from 0-62 in 6.4 seconds, which is about a second faster than the GTD. ... The GTI took 6.9 seconds to get to 62mph, while the GTD needed 7.9. The GTI has a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 217bhp which is 36 more than the GTD.

What does GTI and GTD stand for?

The lesser-known GTD has been with Volkswagen for almost as long as the fabled GTI, translated to mean “Gran Turismo Diesel”. The initials have become a constant feature within the VW Golf range, so much so that many translate the initials as “Golf Turbo Diesel”.

Does the Golf GTD have a turbo?

The GTD's recipe was simple: a Garrett / KKK turbocharger was added to the standard Golf diesel's 1.6-litre engine to deliver a 0-62mph time of 13.5 seconds and a top speed of 96mph.

What's the difference between GTD and TDI?

The 2.0-litre TDI engine is an all new unit on the previous GTD, and it offers more power; 184 bhp and 280 lb /ft of torque to be exact, which is enough to pin you back in to your seat should you want to floor the throttle. ... Well, it's certainly more economical, and it has more torque.

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.

How much HP does a GTD have?

Performance

Power	181 bhp
Top Speed	143 mph
0-60 mph	7.3 secs
Torque	3 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	112 g/km

Is mk7 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 does R stand for VW?

Racing The VW Golf R is a performance hatchback with the addition of premium touches and technology to the VW Golf GTI. What does the R stand for in Golf R? The R in Golf R stands for Racing.

What is the Volkswagen Golf GTD?

• The GTD is, of course, the hot diesel Golf – something which has been around since the Mk1 but now couldn’t be more out of fashion if it tried.

How much torque does the Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7 have?

• There’s no word about torque just yet, but we’ll remind you the Golf GTD Mk pound-feet (380 Newton-meters) from 1,750 rpm.

What's the difference between a Mk8 Golf GTE and Mk8 GTD?

• The only differences are the silver stripe in the grille (as opposed to red for the GTI and blue for the GTE) and the single, twin-exit exhaust. Like all Mk8 Golfs, the GTD can only be had as a five-door.

Is the diesel Golf the giddiest hatchback on the market?

• Numbers aside, the GTD produces more torque low down compared to its internal combustion compatriot. So let’s face facts, while the diesel Golf may not be the giddiest hatchback on the market, it does make diesel more exciting.