The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
e-Golf
Golf 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.31 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
712 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft