The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The e-Golf is 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.59 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CFH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
No data
city
37 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft