The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,900

€ 36,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 and height, but the e-Golf is 0.1 inches longer.
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %

General
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
AU
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance OPF
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*DLB*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
37 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
493 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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