The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 31,900
€ 23,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.5 cm longer and 0.9 cm lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1482
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1491 mm
2629
4270
2620
4255
4270 mm
Length
4255 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
335 kg
20.74 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*DBK*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
e-Golf
134 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
290 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
88 mpg
( 99 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
e-Golf
188 MPGe
99 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
74 mpg
No data
motorway
94 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
170 mi
Range
971 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L













