The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.08 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 1.4 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
37 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
542 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft