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Volkswagen Golf vs. Volkswagen e-Golf

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$31,895
4-Door SE 4-Door SEL Premium
$23,195
1.4T TSI Manual 1.4T TSI Auto
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Starting MSRP
$31,895
$23,195
Engine Type
Electric
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPGe
  • 126
  • / 111
Not available
MPG
Not available
29 City / 39 Hwy
Range
125 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
5 hrs.
Not available
DC Fast charging
30 mins.
Not available
Battery Capacity
35 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
134 hp
147 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
214
184 @ 1400
Engine Type
Electric
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
N/A
1.4 L/85
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
134
147 @ 5000
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
Not available
29 City / 39 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
36 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23 ft³
17 ft³
Wheelbase
104 in
104 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53 ft³
54 ft³
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
94 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
71 in
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Length, Overall
168 in
168 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
60 in
Height, Overall
57 in
58 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,455 lbs
2,945 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
13 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
480
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
140

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf2021 Volkswagen Golf
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf is cheaper than the 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf with a $23,195 starting MSRP versus a $31,895 starting MSRP.

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