The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 33,300
 Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19) Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 10.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Hyundai IONIQ Elektro.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19)
71.7
81.1
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19)
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.95 %
Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
1K
Generation
AE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
218 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
218 lb‑ft
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
137 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai IONIQ Elektro

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
27.93 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
19 kWh✽  ( 180 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
180 MPGe
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
542 mi
Range
151 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
151 mi
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
37.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
37.3 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft