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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTE

GermanyPlug In Hybrid GasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2021
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
GTE
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A8 (Type CD/CG)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Plug In Hybrid Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
GTE DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
245 hp
Power (kW)
180 kW
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
0–60 mph
6.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.7 seconds
Electric range

Dimensions

Length
4,287 mm (168.8 in)
Width
1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height
1,484 mm (58.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Curb weight
1,624 kg (3,580 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
1,550 - 3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-20
Configuration Combustion
Bore
74.5 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
64 km (40 mi)
Battery
13 kWh
Displacement
1,395 cc
80 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Configuration Combustion › ICE Specifications
Power
110 kW
Horsepower (Metric)
150 hp (148 bhp)
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Engine Power
80 kW
Electric Engine Horsepower (Metric)
110 hp
Battery Capacity, Gross
13 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net
10.4 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
Single-phase
Configuration Electric › Charge AC
Charge Time
220 min
Charge Power
3.6 kW
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Joystick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General › Charging Socket Position
Front
Left
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d -TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Emission Class

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,073 mm (81.6 in)
Track, Front
1,533 - 1,543 mm (60.4 - 60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,506 - 1,516 mm (59.3 - 59.7 in)
Approach Angle
13.6 °
Breakover Angle
10.4
Departure Angle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Plastic
  • Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Climate Control
  • Media
  • Navigation
  • Phone

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
EV Battery
160,000 km / 8 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Volkswagen emblem
Diameter
295 - 328 mm (11.6 - 12.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 - 300 mm (10.7 - 11.8 in)
Cooling
Solid
A+
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Adaptive Cylinder Management
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
WLTP Consumption
Weighted, Combined
1.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
14.9 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
64 km (40 mi)
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
1.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
12.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 km (39 mi)
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Weighted, Combined
26 g/km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
34 - 38 g/km
15.3 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
120 - 150 mm (4.7 - 5.9 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
996 - 1,018 mm (39.2 - 40.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
968 - 971 mm (38.1 - 38.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,047 mm (41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
889 mm (35.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,356 mm (53.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,176 mm (46.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front

Weight

Gross Weight
2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
389 - 491 kg (858 - 1,082 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Evo

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
  • 2
  • 3
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Back Seat Controls
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • FM
  • DAB+
  • RDS
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
  • MirrorLink
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
  • Front
  • Rear
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
  • Touchscreen
  • Gesture Control
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Features
Dynamic Volume
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front)
  • Door Handles (Exterior)
  • Bottom of the Doors
Ambient Light
Yes
Selectable Light Colour
Yes
Lights › Guide Light
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Navigation
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
  • Comfort
  • Eco
  • Individual
  • Sport
Multifunction Camera
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
Map-update
Internet

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Yes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
Yes
Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Yes
Speed Sensitive
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2022
Adult Occupant
88 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
82 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
Total Points

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: Yes
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
Inside Sill
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)
Golf
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
1,471 mm (57.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
80 kg (176 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,070 kg (2,359 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,020 kg (2,249 lb)
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Heated Water Tank
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Yes
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Rear
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
273 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,129 litres
Depth
752 mm (29.6 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,514 mm (59.6 in)
Width
1,272 mm (50.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,022 mm (79.6 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Coat Hanger
Optional
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Yes
Trailer Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes
33.7 /38
Frontal Impact
12.7 /16
Lateral Impact
15.3 /16
Rear Impact
3.6 /4
Rescue and Extrication
2 /2
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.9 /49
Crash Test Performance
  • 15.2
  • 7.7 /16
Safety Features
8 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
40 /49
Pedestrian
  • 17
  • 6
  • 6
AEB Vulnerable Road Users
11 /18
AEB Pedestrian
5.5 /9
AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
Adequate
AEB Cyclist
5.5 /9
AEB Cyclist (assesment)
Adequate
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
1.3 /3
Speed Assistance (assesment)
Marginal
Occupant Status Monitoring (points)
3 /3
Occupant Status Monitoring (assesment)
Good
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Seat Belt Reminder (assesment)
Good
Driver Monitoring (points)
1
Driver Monitoring (assesment)
Good
Lane Support (points)
IIHS
Test Year
2020
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian
Yes
PassengerYes
RearOptional
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Knee Airbag
DriverOptional
Passenger-
Rear-
Curtain Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Center Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
Rear-
Hatchback
Variant
Golf GTE Hatchback Generations3 of 4
Year
Powertrain
GTE DSG Sequential
Horsepower
245 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Plug In Hybrid Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
3.5 /4
Lane Support (assesment)
Good
Emergency Lane Keeping (assesment)
Good
Lane Keep Assist (assesment)
Good
Human Machine Interface (assesment)
Good
AEB Car-to-Car (points)
5.4 /6
AEB Car-to-Car (assesment)
Good
Advanced
Headlight
Poor
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

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