Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid
The petrol GTI and diesel GTD have been longstanding members of the Golf range. Now they’re going to be joined by the plug-in hybrid GTE.
Due to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show, the GTE has both a 101 bhp (75 kW / 102 PS) electric motor and a 148 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine that are connected to a specially-developed six-speed DSG automatic transmission. The car’s combined powertrain is rated at 201 bhp (150 kW / 203 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of peak torque.
That’s sufficient for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 7.6 seconds and a 135 mph (217 km/h) top speed. By comparison, the equivalent figures for a Golf GTI are 6.5 seconds and 153 mph (246 km/h).
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Unsurprisingly the GTE regains the advantage when it comes to efficiency though. It achieves a theoretical 188.5 mpg (1.5 l/100km) while emitting just 35 g/km of carbon dioxide, according to the New European Driving Cycle measure for hybrids. To put that into perspective, the Golf GTD manages a very reasonable - but relatively poor - 67.3 mpg (4.2 l/100km) and 109 g/km.
Using electric propulsion only the GTE’s range is 31 miles (50 kilometres) and its top speed is limited to 81 mph (130 km/h). When depleted, the 8.8 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack takes around three and a half hours to recharge via a domestic socket, or an hour less if a special wallbox is used.
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+Rear+Side.jpg "Volkswagen Golf GTE (2015) Rear Side")
Externally, the GTE and GTI look virtually identical. However, the hybrid does have dual LED headlights, more aerodynamic alloy wheels, a blue radiator crossbar and blue badges.
It’s a similar situation inside, where subtle distinguishing features include various blue accents, a driving mode switch and a power meter incorporated into the instruments. Furthermore, the 6.5” touchscreen shows GTE-specific functions such as an energy flow display and a driving range monitor.
Sales of the GTE are due to begin in the summer. A price has yet to be announced, but expect the hybrid Golf to qualify for the UK government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant.
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Due to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show, the GTE has both a 101 bhp (75 kW / 102 PS) electric motor and a 148 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine that are connected to a specially-developed six-speed DSG automatic transmission. The car’s combined powertrain is rated at 201 bhp (150 kW / 203 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of peak torque.
That’s sufficient for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 7.6 seconds and a 135 mph (217 km/h) top speed. By comparison, the equivalent figures for a Golf GTI are 6.5 seconds and 153 mph (246 km/h).
Unsurprisingly the GTE regains the advantage when it comes to efficiency though. It achieves a theoretical 188.5 mpg (1.5 l/100km) while emitting just 35 g/km of carbon dioxide, according to the New European Driving Cycle measure for hybrids. To put that into perspective, the Golf GTD manages a very reasonable - but relatively poor - 67.3 mpg (4.2 l/100km) and 109 g/km.
Using electric propulsion only the GTE’s range is 31 miles (50 kilometres) and its top speed is limited to 81 mph (130 km/h). When depleted, the 8.8 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack takes around three and a half hours to recharge via a domestic socket, or an hour less if a special wallbox is used.
Externally, the GTE and GTI look virtually identical. However, the hybrid does have dual LED headlights, more aerodynamic alloy wheels, a blue radiator crossbar and blue badges.
It’s a similar situation inside, where subtle distinguishing features include various blue accents, a driving mode switch and a power meter incorporated into the instruments. Furthermore, the 6.5” touchscreen shows GTE-specific functions such as an energy flow display and a driving range monitor.
Sales of the GTE are due to begin in the summer. A price has yet to be announced, but expect the hybrid Golf to qualify for the UK government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant.
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