The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 36,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.89 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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