The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 42,400
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 R is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTE
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTE
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.5 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTE
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
1657 mi
Golf R
482 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft