The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 28,600
€ 31,900
€ 28,600
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 Golf GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the e-Golf.
Golf GTD
e-Golf
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.5
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
e-Golf
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.06 %
General
Golf GTD
e-Golf
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMN
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf GTD
e-Golf
138 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
( 52 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 GTD
52 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
39 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
670 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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 GTD
104.9 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
