The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
659 lb
18.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft