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What’s faster, GTI or GTE?

What’s faster, GTI or GTE? The GTE produces 268bhp – 7bhp more than the standard GTI. However, the latter still accelerates faster because it’s a lighter car; the 0-62mph sprint takes 5. GTE needs 6. What is the difference between the Golf eHybrid and the GTE? On paper the two are closely matched for performance

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Is GTE faster than GTD?

Is GTE faster than GTD? On paper the two are closely matched for performance but the extra weight of the GTE just gives the GTD the edge. The GTD will hit 62mph from rest in 7. GTE takes 7. Equally, the GTE’s 138mph top speed is 5mph short of the GTD’s. The GTD is certainly

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Is the Golf GTE any good?

Is the Golf GTE any good? Despite the GTE’s performance trappings, this is still a family car, and rear seat passengers benefit from dedicated climate controls and USB ports, good headroom and decent legroom. However, one compromise associated with the need to accommodate the plug-in hybrid battery is a small boot. Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in

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Is GTE better than GTI?

Is GTE better than GTI? The GTE produces 268bhp – 7bhp more than the standard GTI. However, the latter still accelerates faster because it’s a lighter car; the 0-62mph sprint takes 5. GTE needs 6. What is the difference between the Golf eHybrid and the GTE? In sporty “GTE mode” all three motors work together,

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