The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.18 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

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
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 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
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
77 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
60 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
914 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
70 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).
41.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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