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Volkswagen Golf GTD review pictures

We review the VW Golf GTD, which offers strong performance with affordable fuel bills

by: Auto Express team
26 Sep 2013
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  • The Volkswagen Golf GTD aims to blend hot hatch performance with company-car-friendly efficiency.
    The Volkswagen Golf GTD aims to blend hot hatch performance with company-car-friendly efficiency.
  • The Golf GTD uses a 181bhp 2.0 litre turbodiesel that posts unbelievable economy figures of up to 67.3mpg.
    The Golf GTD uses a 181bhp 2.0 litre turbodiesel that posts unbelievable economy figures of up to 67.3mpg.
  • As with the standard Golf, the GTD is available as a roomy estate model.
    As with the standard Golf, the GTD is available as a roomy estate model.
  • The interior is classic Golf - staid and simple, but beautifully put together and laid out.
    The interior is classic Golf - staid and simple, but beautifully put together and laid out.
  • Styling cues like the honeycomb grille and the tartan seats hint at the performance potential available.
    Styling cues like the honeycomb grille and the tartan seats hint at the performance potential available.
  • Space in the rear is identical to the regular Golf.
    Space in the rear is identical to the regular Golf.
  • The tartan seats in particular hark back to the original Golf GTI.
    The tartan seats in particular hark back to the original Golf GTI.
  • A choice of six-speed manual or slightly hesitant seven-speed DSG gearboxes are available.
    A choice of six-speed manual or slightly hesitant seven-speed DSG gearboxes are available.
  • Boot space is identical to the regular Golf at 380 litres.
    Boot space is identical to the regular Golf at 380 litres.
  • Chromed exhaust pipes look great.
    Chromed exhaust pipes look great.
  • Subtle GTD badging marks this out as a performance car.
    Subtle GTD badging marks this out as a performance car.
  • The engine isn't as potent as the Ford Focus ST Diesel, but it's still very powerful.
    The engine isn't as potent as the Ford Focus ST Diesel, but it's still very powerful.
  • The Volkswagen Golf GTD handles well.
    The Volkswagen Golf GTD handles well.

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