The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 31,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Golf GTI
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
e-Golf
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.56 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CXD*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf GTI
e-Golf
152 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
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 GTI
37 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
493 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft