The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 21,700
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTE is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.4
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
21.74 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
