The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 28,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
e-Golf
Golf GTD
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf GTD
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.06 %
General
e-Golf
Golf GTD
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf GTD
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
BMN
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
e-Golf
Golf GTD
93 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf GTD
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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
Golf GTD
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
670 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
