Throttle-response is excellent and in-gear acceleration thereafter feels determined. Volkswagen claims 0-62mph in 6.7sec, which is only 0.4sec slower than the Golf GTI. Elsewhere operation of the
Cons. The plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE is positioned at the sporty end of the model’s range – and on paper it seems to live up to those famous first initials. It looks the part, too
Want a fast Volkswagen Golf but can't decide between a GTI petrol, GTD diesel or GTE plug-in hybrid? Parkers' deputy reviews editor Adam Binnie compares all three cars side by side and decides which is the best Volkswagen Golf hot hatch for your money. Should you buy petrol or diesel, and is a plug-in hybrid worth the effort? Make sure you read our Golf GTE long term updates to see what it's
VW Golf | GTI vs GTD vs GTE. Want a fast Volkswagen Golf but can't decide between a GTI petrol, GTD diesel or GTE plug-in hybrid? Parkers' deputy reviews editor Adam Binnie compares all
In addition to the standard version, prototypes of the performance-oriented GTI (gasoline), GTD (diesel), GTE (PHEV), and R trims have been spotted, each maintaining their unique sportier bodykits
Under the bonnet. The 118i is powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, offering up 103kW of power and 220Nm of torque. It’s the same unit found in the Mini Cooper, albeit uprated by 3kW for the BMW. It is front-wheel drive and the engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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