Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2016 Volkswagen e-up!	2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium	2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE	2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition

Trim	-	SEL Premium	SE	Limited Edition
Model year	2016	2016	2016	2015
Market	Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel Carbon-fiber	Steel	Steel	Steel
Exterior colors	Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver	Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue	Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue	Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue
Interior colors	Black	Black Beige	Black Beige	Black Beige
Number of doors	4	4	4	4
Number of seats	4	5	5	5
Length	139.4 in 3540 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm
Width	64.8 in 1645 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm
Width with mirrors	75.2 in 1910 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm
Height	58.7 in 1492 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm
Wheelbase	95.3 in 2421 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm
Front track	56.2 in 1428 mm	60.8 in 1544 mm	60.8 in 1544 mm	60.8 in 1544 mm
Rear track	56.1 in 1424 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm
Clearance	5.3 in 135 mm	5.0 in 127 mm	5.0 in 127 mm	5.0 in 127 mm
Front headroom	39.1 in 993 mm	38.4 in 975 mm	38.4 in 975 mm	38.4 in 975 mm
Rear headroom	37.3 in 947 mm	38.1 in 968 mm	38.1 in 968 mm	38.1 in 968 mm
Front shoulder room	-	55.9 in 1420 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm
Rear shoulder room	-	53.9 in 1369 mm	53.9 in 1369 mm	53.9 in 1369 mm
Front hip room	53.9 in 1369 mm	-	-	-
Rear hip room	54.6 in 1388 mm	-	-	-
Front legroom	39.7 in 1009 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm
Rear legroom	31.2 in 793 mm	35.6 in 904 mm	35.6 in 904 mm	35.6 in 904 mm
Passenger volume	-	2647.6 l 93.50 ft³ 2.65 m³	2647.6 l 93.50 ft³ 2.65 m³	2647.6 l 93.50 ft³ 2.65 m³
Total volume	-	3293.2 l 116.30 ft³ 3.29 m³	3293.2 l 116.30 ft³ 3.29 m³	3293.2 l 116.30 ft³ 3.29 m³
Trunk volume	250.0 l 8.83 ft³ 0.25 m³	645.6 l 22.80 ft³ 0.65 m³	645.6 l 22.80 ft³ 0.65 m³	645.6 l 22.80 ft³ 0.65 m³
Maximum trunk volume	923.0 l 32.60 ft³ 0.92 m³	1492.3 l 52.70 ft³ 1.49 m³	1492.3 l 52.70 ft³ 1.49 m³	1492.3 l 52.70 ft³ 1.49 m³
Curb weight	2511.07 lb 1139 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg
Payload	795.87 lb 361 kg	930.35 lb 422 kg	930.35 lb 422 kg	930.35 lb 422 kg
GVWR	3306.93 lb 1500 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg
Drag coefficient	0.308 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.27 Cd
Additional information	Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA	-	-	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen
Model	-	EEM 85	EEM 85	EEM 85
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front	Front
Power	60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps	85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps	85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps	85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps
Maximum power RPM	2800 - 12000 rpm	3000 - 12000 rpm	3000 - 12000 rpm	3000 - 12000 rpm
Torque	210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb	270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb	270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb	270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Normal
Additional information	Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm	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	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	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

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	80.8 mph 130.0 km/h	87.0 mph 140.0 km/h	87.0 mph 140.0 km/h	87.0 mph 140.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	12.40 s	10.40 s	10.40 s	10.40 s
Additional information	Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC: 99.4 mi / 160.0 km

EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km

EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	9.8 m 32.15 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft

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	3.61	3.61
Additional information	-	Gearbox model - EQ 270	Gearbox model - EQ 270	Gearbox model - EQ 270

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Drums	Discs	Discs	Discs
Additional information	-	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

155/55R15

205/55R16 91H

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer	Panasonic-Sanyo	Panasonic-Sanyo	Panasonic-Sanyo	Panasonic-Sanyo
Type of rechargeable battery	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	18.7 kWh	24.2 kWh	24.2 kWh	24.2 kWh
Number of cells	204	264	264	264
Number of modules	17	27	27	27
Voltage	374 V	323 V	323 V	323 V
Energy density	-	126 Wh/kg	126 Wh/kg	126 Wh/kg
Weight	507.06 lb 230 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	-	Passive cooling	Passive cooling	Passive cooling

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

Household charging, 2.3 kW
Wallbox, 3.6 kW
Wallbox, 7.2 kW
DC fast charging, 40 kW

Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW
Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW
Wall box, 3.6 kW
Wall box, 7.2 kW
CCS fast charging, 40 kW
CCS fast charging, 50 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC fast charging, 0:28
Wallbox 7.2 kW, 2:36
Wallbox 3.6 kW, 5:12
Household charging, 8:08

CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24
CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29
Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11
Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00
Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00
Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S)
City emergency braking (S)
Combined front and side curtain airbags (S)
Cruise control (S)
Eectronic stability control (S)
Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S)
Front airbags for driver and passenger (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Tire pressure monitor (S)
5-inch touchscreen (S)
maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S)
RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S)
Climatronic (S)
Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Height-adjustable driving seat (S)
3-spoke leather steering wheel (S)
Power windows for driver and front passenger (S)
Tinted rear windows (S)
Power-adjustable side mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Cloth (S)

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)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
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 (S)
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)
Park Distance Control (Park Pilot) (S)
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)
Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S)
Color multi-function trip computer (S)
Discover Pro 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with proximity sensor (S)
Keyless entry (S)
Keyless 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)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Height-adjustable with telescopic steering column (S)
Leather-wrapped, multi-function 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)
Self-dimming interior rearview mirror with on/off switch (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
Interior ambient lighting (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED reading lights (S)
Leather gear knob (S)
V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S)

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)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
Child safety locks on rear doors (S)
City Emergency Braking (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)
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)
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 (S)
Keyless 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)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (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 reading lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather gear knob (S)

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 front seats (S)
Adaptive Cruise Control (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
City Emergency Braking (S)
Driver alertness detection (S)
Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (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)
Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Front and rear park distance control (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)
Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S)
Rear seats belt pretensioners (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Side chest airbags for rear seats (S)
Side curtain airbag 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)
5.8-inch touchscreen radio/navigation system (S)
Bluetooth, MP3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S)
Keyless entry (S)
Keyless start (S)
8 x speakers (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)
Heated front seats (S)
Leather (S)
Tilte and telescope adjustment (S)
Electrically heated windshield (S)
Heated front washer nozzles (S)
Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S)
Rain sensors (S)
Rear window wiper and washer system (S)
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S)
Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Dynamic cornering lights (S)
Front reading lights (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather gear knob (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016.

2016 Volkswagen e-up!

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition