The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 25,600

€ 31,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the e-Golf is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.2 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
60 mpg
( 68 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.)
e-Golf
157 MPGe
68 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
797 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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