The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 36,900

€ 36,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTE is 0.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
58
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168.1
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.77 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft