The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 19,200
€ 34,900
€ 19,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.4 is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.8 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
63.8
69.3
76.6
58
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.5
103.5
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.65 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CGG*
Engine Code
*EAG*
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
105 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
36 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 Plus 1.4
36 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
518 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
125 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).
41.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
