The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 36,900

€ 23,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
168.3 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.69 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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