The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.55 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 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
36 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
526 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft