Volkswagen2020 Golf GTE Specs

2020 (Mk8) Volkswagen Golf GTE Specs & Performance

2020 - 2024 (Mk8)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV

140 mph

6.7 seconds

242 hp

147.1 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

8.5-38.4 ft3
lb
3,580 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
6.7 seconds
0-60 mph
6.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.79 lb/hp
Combined Power
242 hp
Combined Torque
295 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
147.1 mpg
Tailpipe CO2
58 g/Mile

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid
Peak Power
108 hp
110 ps
Peak Output
81 kW
Peak Torque
243 lb·ft
330 N·m
E-Mode Top Speed
81 mph
E-Mode
28.3 kWh/100mi.
17.6 kWh/100km
E-Mode MPGe
118.8 MPGe
E-Mode Range
38 Miles
Battery Size
10.9 kWh (net)
13 kWh (gross)
Charge Time (est.)
2 Hrs (7kW)
1.3 Hrs (11kW)

Gasoline Engine - Plug-in Hybrid

Gasoline Engine - Plug-in Hybrid
Capacity
1.4 Liter
85.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
148 hp @ 5,000 RPM
150 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,550 RPM
250 N·m @ 1,550 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
2.933 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.74 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
37 hp
Cylinder Volume
21.3 in3
BMEP
326.6 PSI
22.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
6 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
225/45R17
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
8.5-38.4 ft3
Turning Radius
35.8 ft
Curb Weight
3,580 lbs
Gross Weight
4,497 lbs
Maximum Payload
917 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,653-3,307 lbs
Length
168.8 in
Width
70.4 in
Height
58.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Front Track
60.4 in
Rear Track
59.3 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating3.9
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE Rankings

Best MPG Volkswagens #36 / 1.5K
Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #78 / 1.5K
Top lb·ft Volkswagens #86 / 1.5K
Best 0-62 mph Volkswagens #93 / 1.5K
Top BHP Volkswagens #103 / 1.5K
Top HP/cu in Volkswagens #127 / 1.5K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #129 / 5K
Fastest Volkswagens #185 / 1.5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #217 / 5K
Best MPG Plug-In Hybrid #217 / 400+
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #282 / 5K
Fastest Hatchbacks #452 / 5K
Best MPG #454 / 23K
Quickest 0-62 mph #4,905 / 23K
Most Powerful #5,243 / 23K
Fastest #6,735 / 23K
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