The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 19,200
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTE is 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4.
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
58
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.4 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
AU
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
