The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 24,000
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.8 T is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.87 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
1K
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 1.8 T
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CDA*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
137 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
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 1.8 T
39 mpg
157 MPGe
e-Golf
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
570 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
43 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft