Volkswagen Golf vs. Volkswagen e-Golf
Highlights
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$31,895
|
$23,195
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPGe |
|
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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
29 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
480
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2021 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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