The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 24,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
248 kg
15.65 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
60 mpg
( 67 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.)
e-Golf
196 MPGe
67 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
727 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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