The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 GTI.
e-Golf
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf GTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

e-Golf
Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf GTI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf GTI
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
32 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
32 mpg
Golf GTI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
468 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft