The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the e-Golf is 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
87 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
48 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
634 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft