The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 25,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 GTE is 0.5 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168.1
103.1
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
19.94 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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)
36 cu ft
