The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 25,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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.
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.25 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
