The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 34,900

€ 25,600
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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.6
103.5
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DGT*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
123 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
( 68 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 BMT
68 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
57 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
797 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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