The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 23,900
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 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.05 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CBD*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
119 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 50 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 2.0 TDI
50 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
645 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 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