The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 33,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.13 %
General
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance
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
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
Performance
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance
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
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance
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
36 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
478 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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



















