The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 OPF ACT
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 OPF ACT (18 - 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 OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
45 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
598 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft