The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.18 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
69 mpg  ( 77 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.)
e-Golf
163 MPGe
77 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
914 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft