The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 21,500
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.4 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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 1.6 TDI BMT
64 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
45 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
833 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
43 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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