The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 20,800

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
1482
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
2629
4270
2578
4199
4270 mm
Length
4199 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
351 kg
21.73 %

General
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
134 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
e-Golf
290 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
49 mpg
e-Golf
188 MPGe
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
589 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L