The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,700

€ 36,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
58.3
70.3
80.6
58
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.96 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
589 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
28.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft