The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 23,600
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
17.64 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
AU
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 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
52 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft