The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 27,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTE is 0.7 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.4
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
168.3
103.1
167.6
168.3 in
Length
167.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.45 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft