Comparison between:
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2015 Tesla Model S 85D 193kW+193kW
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2015 Tesla Model S 85D 193kW+193kW | |
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| Trim | SE | 85D 193kW+193kW |
| Model year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 30,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| 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 | Solid Black Solid White Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Titanium Silver Metallic (Warm Silver) Obsidian Black Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic (Ocean Blue) |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black Grey Tan |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 5.7 in 144 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.7 in 119 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.4 in 163 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Trunk volume | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 4847.97 lb 2199 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 531.31 lb 241 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 5820.2 lb 2640 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Tesla |
| Model | EEM 100 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 375 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3300 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - |
| 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Change in both motors applied by a software update after July 2015 Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 311 kW / 417 hp |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6100 rpm |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 4.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.80 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: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | NEDC: 328.1 mi / 528.0 km EPA: 270.0 mi / 434.5 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, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 95 MPGe EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe |
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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | 2.45 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | 9.34 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.34 |
| 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) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR18650A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 7104 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 16 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 346 V |
| Energy density | - | 225 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 Onboard charger, Type 2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Tesla Twin chargers, Type 2 Twin chargers, Tesla |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 | Supercharger, 0:34 Wall Connector, 3:00 Wall Connector, 6:00 NEMA 14-50, 6:15 SAE J1772 Adapter, 10:25 NEMA 5-15, 41:40 |
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) 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) 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 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) | Automatic keyless entry (S) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues near the front cornernig lights and the rear center air splitter (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seating (Recaro) (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipes (O) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior LED lights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Leather seats (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. | Tesla Model S 85D has been discontinued in February 2016. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2015 Tesla Model S 85D 193kW+193kW |