The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 31,500
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18) Golf GTD
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf GTD
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf GTD
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)

General

e-Golf
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DJG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

e-Golf
Golf GTD
87 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf GTD
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
53 mpg  ( 60 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
60 MPGe
Golf GTD
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
706 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft