The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 23,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The e-Golf is 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.8 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58 in
Height
63.8 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.68 %
General
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
40 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
579 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
