The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf GTE.
Golf GTI
Golf GTE
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.57 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
148 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
28.5 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft