The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 23,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
18.65 %
General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
