The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 24,300
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 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.4 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
42 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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