The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 29,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.5 eTSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.7 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
40 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
28.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft