The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 24,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.7 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
