The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 23,100

€ 31,900

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DBK*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
( 82 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
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.)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
82 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
62 mpg
city
No data
78 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
971 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
43 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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