The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 22,500
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.83 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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