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 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Golf 1.6.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
58
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.18 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
AU
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
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
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
35 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
