The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 18,100

€ 34,900

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
58.7
70.8
79.8
58
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
103.1
167.5
103.5
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
23.98 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
111 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 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.)
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
40 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
634 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
41.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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