The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 44,100
€ 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 0.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
e-Golf
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.5
168.1
103.4
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
e-Golf
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf R
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
306 hp
Golf R
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf R
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
34 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
34 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
