The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 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
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
27.94 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
833 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
833 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).
84.3 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft