The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 43,200
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 R is 0.7 cm shorter and 0.8 cm lower.
Golf R
e-Golf
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
4263 mm
Length
4270 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
e-Golf
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf R
e-Golf
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*DJH*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
113 bhp
e-Golf
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
270 NM
e-Golf

Performance

Golf R
e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf R
41 mpg
196 MPGe
e-Golf
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
495 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf R
495 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L