The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 33,300

€ 26,000

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai IONIQ Elektro is 10.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.1
71.7
81.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.3
176 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.95 %

General
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
AE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
218 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
218 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
27.93 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 180 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
180 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
151 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
151 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
37.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
37.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft