Comparison between:
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition
- 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh
- 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | - | KONA EV 39 kWh | - |
| Trim | SE | First Edition | SE 39 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2021 (MY21) | 2020 (MY20) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe, South Korea, India | Europe |
| Price | USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 35,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019) | EUR 33,990 (EU, Oct 2019) GBP 30,495 (UK, Mar 2020) | GBP 33,150 (UK, Jan 2020) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | - | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Ceramic Metallic Polymetal Grey Metallic Ceramic Metallic with Brilliant Black Soul Red Crystal Metallic with Brilliant Black Jet Black Mica Arctic White Solid Machine Grey Metallic Polymetal Grey Metallic with Brilliant Black | Galaxy Grey Metallic Dark Knight Metallic Pulse Red Metallic Chalk White Metallic | Sukumo Blue Pearl White Ceramic Gray Gun Metallic |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Light Grey Cloth with Stone Leatherette | Black Grey | Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 173.0 in 4395 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | - | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.3 in 1810 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 70.7 in 1795 mm | - | - |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 104.5 in 2655 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm | - |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 5.4 in 136 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 38.7 in 982 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.0 in 939 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 52.7 in 1338 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | - | 53.3 in 1354 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | - | 52.2 in 1326 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 33.9 in 861 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 437.0 l 15.43 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1171.0 l 41.35 ft3 1.17 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1052.0 l 37.15 ft3 1.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3692.74 lb 1675 kg | 3384.1 lb 1535 kg | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | - | - | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | - | - | 44 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4671.6 lb 2119 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | - | - | 2149.51 lb 975 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | - | 0.29 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | - | *Luggage capacity for Europe is measured according to the VDA standards |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | Siemens | Nissan |
| Model | EEM 100 | e-SKYACTIV | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 107 kW 143.5 hp 145.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 271 Nm 27.6 kgm 199.9 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 345 Nm 35.2 kgm 254.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3300 rpm | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 107 kW 143.5 hp 145.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 271 Nm 27.6 kgm 199.9 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 345 Nm 35.2 kgm 254.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 9.70 s | 9.70 s | 8.60 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 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: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | WLTP, CTY: 165.0 mi / 265.5 km WLTP, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | - | 2.5 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | 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 MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| 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) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.3 in 287 mm | - | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.7 in 272 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7Jx18 | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/55R18 | 215/55R17 94V | 195/60R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | - | 52 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 35.5 kWh | 39.2 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - | LG Chem | Envision AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 264 | - | - | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic | - | Pouch |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | - | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 323 V | 355 V | 319 V | - |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Passive cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | - | - | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 Type 4 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 50 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 105 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 | DC 50 kW, 0:34-0:43 AC 6.6 kW, 5:05 | DC 100 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 0:47 AC 7.2 kW, 5:27 | DC 105 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 6:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (O) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Blind Spot Monitor (O) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist (O) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Rear Traffic Alert (O) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) | 24GHz millimetre wave radar (S) Blind Spot Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (S) Driver & front passenger airbags (S) Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) e G-Vectoring Control Plus (eGVC Plus) (S) e-Call with GPS (S) Electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus) (S) Electronic parking brake with auto-disengage function, auto-hold function (S) Forward-facing and reversing camera (S) Front and rear curtain airbags (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Hold Assist (HHA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (S) Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (S) Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) (S) Parking aid (S) Smart Brake Support (S) Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Turn-Across Traffic (S) Thatcham Accredited alarm and immobiliser (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 150W AC outlet on center console (S) 2.5A USB port on center console (S) 7-inch colour touch-screen for climate control settings (S) 8.8-inch infotainment display (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio (S) e-Call with GPS (S) Mazda Connect System (S) 8 x speakers (S) Windscreen projected, colour Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display) with Traffic Sign Recognition (S) Climate control air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split folding rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory (S) Heated front seats, 3-stage settings (S) Passenger seat manual manual slide, recline and height adjustment (S) Power driver lumbar adjustment (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome centre bez (S) Tilt and height adjustment (S) Freestyle doors (S) Front electric windows (S) Front, rain-sensing wipers (S) Piano black window trim (S) Rear privacy glass (S) Remote central locking with deadlocking and automatic door lock when drivin (S) Electrically-adjustable side mirrors with memory linked to head-up display (S) Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Heated and auto power-folding side mirrors (S) Adaptive Signature LED headlights with LED DRLs (S) Dusk-sensing headlights (S) Front and rear interior LED lights (S) High beam control (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Rear fog light (S) Signature LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights (S) Chrome interior trim accents (S) Light Grey cloth seats with Stone leatherette (S) | Front cup holders (S) Metallic paint (O) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic stability control (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane keep assist (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) 7-inch insturment cluster TFT display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) USB charger on center console (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio control (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. | e-SKYACTIV platform | - | AmpR Medium Platform |
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh |