The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 34,900

€ 21,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
320 kg
20.19 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
101 bhp
Golf 1.6
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
148 NM
Golf 1.6
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
87 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
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
42 mpg
e-Golf
196 MPGe
42 mpg
Golf 1.6
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
510 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L