The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 33,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI Performance is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.25 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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