The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 31,700
€ 36,900
€ 31,700
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 Performance is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
103.4
168
103.5
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.44 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
485 mi
Range
1553 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
