The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.7 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
1657 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).
28.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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