The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,700
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

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
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
*CAY*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
50 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
814 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
41.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft