The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The e-Golf is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
168.1
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DPB*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
87 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 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
50 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
117 mi
Range
595 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft


















