The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 31,300
 VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Golf GTI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.69 %
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTE
Golf GTI
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 GTI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf GTE
Golf GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft