The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 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 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.65 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
96.7 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft