The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 19,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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. The Golf GTE is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
58
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168.1
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
758 lb
21.5 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
1657 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft