The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 23,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.3 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
