The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 36,900
€ 21,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
63.8
69.3
76.6
58
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.57 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
503 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
