The GTE uses a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox and a battery and electric motor setup, for a combined total power output of 242bhp and 400Nm
On The Road. This particular Golf SV derivative packs a turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine with 92 kW and 200 Nm of torque at your disposable. Power reaches the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG transmission. This derivative can also be had with a 6-speed manual transmission. The open road is where the Golf SV proved its worth. The new engines have all been developed with the aim of improving economy. When new Golf arrives in South Africa early next year, expect a model line-up that will consist of a 77 kW 1,2-litre TSI, 90 kW 1,4-litre TSI, 103 kW 1,4-litre TSI and 110 kW 2,0 TDI. The subject of this driving impression is the 1,4-litre TSI (turbopetrol) with DSG. 4JWaVg.