The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 32,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTI
Golf GTE
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.33 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
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 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
*CXD*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
152 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft