The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 22,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
18.65 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
62 mpg
( 69 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
69 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
899 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
899 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).
78.2 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
