The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 36,900
€ 19,000
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 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Golf GTE
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
809 lb
22.95 %
General
Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf GTE
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
482 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
