The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,900

€ 25,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTE is 2.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.4
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.5
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.95 %

General
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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