The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 28,300

€ 34,900

€ 28,300
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
103.5
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DPC*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
46 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
36 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
609 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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