The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 30,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf GTI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf GTI
e-Golf
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
e-Golf
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.35 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

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 manual 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
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf GTI
e-Golf
153 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
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 GTI
37 mpg
157 MPGe
e-Golf
30 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
485 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft