The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 36,900
€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.5
103.5
168.3
165.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.16 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
41 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
697 mi
Range
1553 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
30.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
