The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 45,300
€ 31,900
€ 45,300
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, but the Golf R is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
e-Golf
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
167.8
103.5
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
e-Golf
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Golf R
e-Golf
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf R
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DNU*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Golf R
e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
33 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
33 mpg
157 MPGe
e-Golf
29 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
475 mi
Range
170 mi
Golf R
475 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
