The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 0.7 cm longer and 0.8 cm taller.
e-Golf
Golf R
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1473 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4270 mm
Length
4263 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf R
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.44 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

e-Golf
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
306 bhp
Golf R
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
400 NM
Golf R

Performance

e-Golf
Golf R
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf R
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
e-Golf
196 MPGe
36 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
438 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
438 mi
Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L