The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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, but the e-Golf is 0.7 cm longer and 1.7 cm taller.
e-Golf
Golf R
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4270 mm
Length
4263 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf R
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

e-Golf
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
e-Golf
134 bhp
306 bhp
Golf R
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
290 NM
400 NM
Golf R

Performance

e-Golf
Golf R
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf R
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
e-Golf
188 MPGe
41 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
495 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
495 mi
Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L