Volkswagen Golf GTE: specs and history
Plug-in hybrid Golf (facelift), 1.4 TSI plus e-motor, 204 hp system power.
Category scores
Spec sheet
- Generation
- VII (5G) facelift
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 50 |
| Battery (kWh) | 8.7 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1500 |
| Boot (l) | 272 |
| Consumption WLTP (l/100km) | 1.8 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 4 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 12 |
Frequently asked
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTE still sold as a new car?
No. This is a reference model (model years 2017-2020). We show no price and don’t broker; the page is a spec reference.
What is the WLTP range of the Volkswagen Golf GTE?
50 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
What does the Volkswagen Golf GTE consume?
1.8 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.
How much can the Volkswagen Golf GTE tow?
1500 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
Owner experiences
No moderated reviews yet. Still driving this reference model? A long-term-owner review is welcome..
In depth
Limited electric range around 50 km and a low combined cycle consumption that depends strongly on charging behaviour. Historical reference, no longer available as a new car.
About the Volkswagen Golf GTE VII (2017-2020)
This model is no longer available as a new car. It is in the database as a historical reference: for looking up specifications and as a comparison point. There is deliberately no new price and no buy button; we are not a marketplace and do not broker second-hand purchases. The introduction price (2017) is solely historical context, not a current value.
The GTE combines a 1.4 TSI petrol engine with an electric motor to 204 hp system power. The 8.7 kWh battery gave around 50 km electric range in the facelift version (cycle figure from the NEDC/WLTP transition era, indicative). The braked towing weight is 1,500 kg.
In practice
The combined cycle consumption around 1.8 l/100km is a PHEV cycle figure and says little on its own: those who consistently charge drive short trips largely electrically, those who never charge consume like a heavier petrol Golf. That is why the combined-consumption rating deliberately sits at "insufficient basis for a single figure". The boot at 272 l is smaller than the regular Golf because the battery takes up space.
Points to note
For a possible second-hand choice, the battery condition, the charging history and the maintenance of both the combustion and electric parts are the points to note. The figures stem from the NEDC/WLTP transition era and are indicative. We do not broker second-hand purchases.
Same-fuel alternatives
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.