The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 32,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
e-Golf
Golf GTI
58
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf GTI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
General
e-Golf
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf GTI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CDL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf GTI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf GTI
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
29 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
29 mpg
Golf GTI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
428 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
