The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 37,400
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 R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the e-Golf.
Golf R
e-Golf
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
165.8 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
e-Golf
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.81 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Golf R
e-Golf
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf R
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CDL*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Golf R
e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
28 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 R
28 mpg
157 MPGe
e-Golf
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
439 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf R
439 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 R
161.1 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft