The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 31,600
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 GTD is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Golf GTD
Golf GTE
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Golf GTE
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.75 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTD
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf GTD
Golf GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
46 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
1553 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
30.3 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft