The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 25,600
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.8 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.44 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
114 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 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
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 1.6 TDI
54 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
41 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
697 mi
Range
117 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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