The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 25,600
€ 31,900
€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 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 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.16 %
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
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
114 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
26.57 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
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
54 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
41 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
697 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
170 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).
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
