The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 24,000
€ 36,900
€ 24,000
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 Golf 1.8 T is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf GTE
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.5
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Golf GTE
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.87 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
570 mi
Range
1553 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
30.3 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
