The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 20,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 GTE is 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
58
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
21.19 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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