The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 26,000

€ 34,900
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 a little. The e-Golf is 7.1 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
1473
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1473 mm
Height
1480 mm
2629
4270
2578
4199
4270 mm
Length
4199 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.13 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
240 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
47 mpg
e-Golf
196 MPGe
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
570 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
41.4 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
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L