The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 19,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.52 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
589 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
