The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 21,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.79 %
General
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.6
87 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.6
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
35 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
503 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
