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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the e-Golf is 2.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
21.74 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
