The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 18,100

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
25.39 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
48 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
634 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
43 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).
92.9 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft