Review
Volkswagen Golf hatchback GTE
Price £ 34,055 - £ 35,820
reviewed by CarBuyer
- cheap run
- No range anxiety
- Fair to drive
- not very comfortable
- GTI and GTD more fun
- Limited only electric field
cheapest At a glance
- The greenest
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- GTE 1.4 TSI 204 hp 6-speed DSG 5dr £ 34,055
- the fastest
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"It is not so much of a performance car like the GTI or GTD, but the Volkswagen Golf GTE is a fascinating statement yet."
While the Volkswagen Golf GTE is a high-performance hybrid hatchback think hot not approach with dealing with the likes of the VW Golf GTI and GTD fit, you will not be disappointed. Remember, more than super-efficient version of the standard 1.4-liter Golf, with a surprising turn tempo and you are more or less on the money.
have said that it's gone really quite lively is the line, while 0-62mph in just 7.6 seconds. The 201bhp through the combination of a supercharged 1.4-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor (the same combination of the Audi A3 e-tron uses) is provided, delivers smooth, quiet progress. However, the engine batteries of GTE make quite heavy, what the car tweaks answers in corners and the resulting suspension make blunts the drive to consolidate much of the time.
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The GTE reasonably well equipped, but , and comes with some neat touches - including similar blue details on the all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf. You also get a tartan interior and the structured 'golf ball' shift knob from the GTI and GTD models.
Volkswagen She maintains 32 miles of electric-only range and 166mpg can get out of the GTE. Both figures will be difficult to achieve, but you will do well to manage up to 20 miles of electric operation and 100mpg. That is, if you only use the GTE for pottering in the city and the occasional long trip, it can be worth it. For most people, according to a high economically golf, but the diesel GTD is likely to make more sense more time.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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the Golf GTE has the potential, very efficient, depending on how you are using, and drive them
although there is a purely electric version of the Volkswagen Golf named e- Golf is the Golf GTE for those who want a sportier car, the green electric power has credentials but does with worries about running out of battery power. It is a hybrid, combining a 101bhp electric motor with a conventional 148bhp 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.
Claimed fuel consumption stands at 166mpg, with CO2 emissions of just 39 g / km. This means that the Golf GTE costs nothing to tax and is exempt from the London Congestion Charge, then you should use the car in the capital.
Volkswagen says the car in 31 miles can do purely on battery power when being fully charged, it is theoretically possible, the average UK commute without a drop of gasoline.
to complete the problem, as in hybrid models is often the case, is that the headline numbers are very difficult to achieve word in driving real. Unless you charge the car every day and always travel with efficiency in mind, you will not get close to the claimed 166mpg. We also found the range of the cars on pure electric power to be closer to 20 miles as 31
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to run despite the discrepancy between the claimed figures and the ones that you see on the street, the Golf GTE is still much cheaper than the average hatchback.
fixed price service is available for £ 15.99 per month available, but Volkswagen flexible service is not limited to the hybrid models. A smaller service (every year or 10,000 miles is payable) costs £ 149, while a large service costs (due every two years or 20,000 Miles) £ 299. The Golf GTE comes with a three-year / 60,000-mile warranty and the batteries for eight years or guaranteed nearly 100,000 miles - whichever comes soonest.
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motors, drive & Performance
- [1945089Beschleunigung] is fast, but the weight of the batteries of the GTE blunts handling
in respect to the rectilinear velocity. Golf GTE slots between the petrol and diesel Golf GTI Golf GTD The combination of a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor in the GTE delivers 201bhp and the car gets from 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds. The GTI has in 6.5 seconds and the GTD managed a time of 7.9 seconds. The fact that the electric motor can supply all its energy means that GTE is immediately quick off the mark, if you need it.
The 0-62mph times not tell the whole story, however. Unfortunately for GTE, it feels (and is) a good bit heavier than the other two cars, because of additional components such as batteries. As a result, it is not especially rewarding to drive in corners. Although its 0-62mph sprint time is very respectable, the Golf GTD actually feels much faster in normal driving situations, while the engine feels more responsive and expressive than the hybrid setup in the GTE.
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There are five different driving modes of in GTE to choose the so-called e-mode, save battery, hybrid car, battery charge and GTE. While these are all pretty self-explanatory, hybrid car offers the best mix of performance and efficiency, while GTE offers the best performance. In this mode, the car can reach a top speed of 138 mph.
The hybrid system itself is smooth and quiet in the city, and even though it is basically the same as that in the Audi A3 e-tron, it seems actually more refined in the Gulf - it never feels jerky when between the two power sources switching
Overall, we would recommend to see the GTE as a high-spec, economic version of the standard 1.4-liter Volkswagen Golf because. it does not offer real driving thrills with Golf 'GT' cars brought into connection. Those looking for an economical Golf, which is also fun, will be driving a lot happier with the GTD.
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Interior & Comfort
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Classy interior but ride is firm
the interior of the Golf GTE will surprise anyone who is familiar with the other models of the VW Golf range. The dashboard is designed intelligently and ergonomically, and although the interior is not the most exciting, it has a luxurious look and a sturdy feel.
Rather appropriately, Volkswagen a lot 'electric blue' used touches in its electric and hybrid cars - which in traditional tartan seat upholstery has red from the conventional GTI this been blue replaced in the GTE, which is a nice touch , The sport seats look good and the optional navigation system is very easy to use.
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, the additional weight of the GTE compared to a conventionally powered Golf is Volkswagen had to make the suspension firmer. The GTE also comes with large 18-inch alloy wheels, which can lead to a lot of tire noise, especially when the vehicle is purely electric.
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practicality & trunk
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Spacious cabin and plenty of storage space, but batteries eat in the normal course in the trunk
the latest Golf is bigger on the inside than the previous model, leaving plenty of space for passengers in the front and rear of the car. Storage to the interior is abundant, with enough space in the glove compartment, cupholders and well-shaped door bins, and there is also a cubbyhole in the center console, which is deep enough more to swallow than a little pocket money.
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, the essential difference between the GTE and the standard Golf, in practicality terms is space in the trunk. The batteries for the electric motor to go somewhere and the best place is under the bottom of the shoe. That is, the 272 liters in the GTE 380 liters of luggage space available in a normal golf. The shape of the shoe itself is still practical, however, and the lip is not too pronounced, so it is easy to load. remember only that if you often full of luggage you need to pack your car, you do not boot the GTE is the largest for this size of car.
charge take about four hours to complete the batteries for the electric motor when it is plugged into a household outlet. This can be accelerated up to two hours and 15 minutes connected to an optional wall box or a public quick-charging station.
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reliability and safety
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VW has a generally good reputation for reliability and auto, should be very safe
The Golf GTE is a fairly new car, so there is no precedent for its reliability. However, VW has built a reputation for good quality and the GTE uses components already produced at other models of the Volkswagen Group brands equipped. Hybrid technology is relatively new compared to a conventional internal combustion engine, but the electric motors have fewer moving parts and are thus less prone to failures. The standard golf came 30th overall in our Driver Power 2015 owner satisfaction survey, but only 75-position in the reliability category achieved.
The Volkswagen Golf has been tested in 2012 by Euro NCAP crash test, reaching the full five-star rating, scoring 94% for adult occupant protection. The GTE comes with a variety of security features such as anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, an XDS + electronic differential (which grip improved in curves), curtain airbags, knee airbag for the driver, front seat side airbags, adaptive cruise control, a driver warning system and automatic after collision braking.
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price, price-performance ratio and options
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government subsidy increases from high price some of the sting and the car well equipped
the Golf GTE starts at just over £ 33,000, but a £ 2,500 government grant government is currently for buyers of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) available, which helps to take the sting out of the high list price.
, the car is good also equipped with standard features such as adaptive cruise control, air conditioning, a 5.8-inch screen infotainment system, DAB digital radio, CD player and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Key options like leather upholstery and Navi are both expensive. You can also go for the adaptive dampers, which allow you, the suspension is softer or harden depending on how you want to go. There are nine paint colors to choose from which are all quite underestimated. Metallic paint is extra and a special shade of white Oryx is the most expensive choice.
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