The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 33,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
58.4
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.3
103.4
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.13 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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