The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 36,900
€ 35,900
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 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
58.3
70.8
79.8
58
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
103.4
168
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.52 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
154 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
493 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 Performance
119.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
