Comparison between:
- 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2015 Renault Zoe R240
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | |
| Series | - | ZE20 |
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| Trim | - | R240 |
| Model year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Energy Blue Calico Grey Neptune Grey Diamond Black Brazil Brown Arctic White Iceberg Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | Light grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 167.5 in 4254 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1799 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 76.6 in 1945 mm |
| Height | 57.2 in 1453 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2632 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm |
| Front track | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 839 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 25.9 in 657 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 142 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Trunk volume | 343.0 l 12.11 ft3 0.34 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1233.0 l 43.54 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 3236.39 lb 1468 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4283.58 lb 1943 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.281 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | EEM 85 | R240 / 5Agen3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 11300 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3000 rpm | 250 - 2500 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - |
| Additional information | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | 13.20 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.71 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | - |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6Jx15 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 25.92 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Renault and LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 264 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 323 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 617.29 lb 280 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Additional information | Optional heat pump | Usable battery capacity - 23.3 kWh Cell capacity - 36 Ah Cell voltage - 3.75 V Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 40 kW, 0:29 AC 7.2 kW, 3:11 AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00 | AC 22 kW, 1:00 AC 11 kW, 2:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Curtain airbag for front passenger (S) Curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and front passenger seats belt pretensioners (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic speed control (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (O) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (O) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 8-inch touchscreen (S) Bluetooth, MP3 (S) Car-Net e-Remote app (S) Dicover Pro radio and navigation system (S) Keyless entry (O) Keyless start (O) Automatic climate control (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Heated windscreen (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) Power windows front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Power-folding side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Blue ambient lighting around the decorative trim (O) Blue footwell illumination (O) Door-sill tread plates illuminated in blue (O) Dynamic cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (O) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (O) Iridium Matrix / Dark Magnesium trim (S) Leather gear knob (S) Leather seats (O) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (S) | Zen Take Care by Renault - active scent diffuser, ioniser, toxicity sensor (S) ABS with emergency brake assist (S) Carbon particles air filter (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic stability control (S) Fix4Sure anti-submarining seats at front and rear (S) Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S) Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S) Head and thorax front side airbags (S) Hill start assist (S) Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S) Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S) Rear parking camera (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S) Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S) Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S) Traction control and understeer control (S) Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S) 4*20W speakers (S) 7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S) Hands-free keycard (S) Renault R-Link with navigation, radio, telephone, Bluetooth (S) 6 x speakers with a 4*35W 3D Sound by Arkamys (S) Z.E. Digital - remote access to R-Link store (S) My Z.E. Inter@ctive - remote battery charging and air conditioning/heating activation (S) With auto humidity level adjustment (S) Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S) Leather-trimmed (S) Power rear windows (S) Automatic halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Dark interior ambience (S) Zen interior with Teflon upholstery protection (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Renault Zoe R240 with a 23.3 kWh battery (usable capacity) does not change for the model year 2016. |
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 |