The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 25,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the e-Golf is 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
168.1
103.1
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.23 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
49 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
647 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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