The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.7 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft