The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.57 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DFG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
758 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft