Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2019 e.GO Life 60
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen
- 2022 Dacia Spring Electric
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Twingo Z.E. | - |
| Trim | SE | 60 | Zen | - |
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 31,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019) | EUR 19,900 (EU, Jul 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | - | 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 | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | White Grey |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black | - | Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - | - | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | - | - | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - | 35.7 in 908 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | - | 33.7 in 855 mm | 33.2 in 843 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | - | 52.0 in 1321 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - | 50.6 in 1284 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | - | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | - | 52.2 in 1325 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 859.8 lb 390 kg | 771.62 lb 350 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | - | 0.68 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Axle load distribution front / back (%) - 48 / 52 | - | Luggage space follows VDA norms |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Bosch | Renault | - |
| Model | EEM 100 | - | R80 | Electric 45 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 230 V | - | - |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - | 3950 - 11450 rpm | 2521 - 8200 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | - | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 500 - 3590 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco B-mode | Eco |
| 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 | - | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 88.2 mph 142.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | - | 12.60 s | 19.10 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 95 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 3.4 sec | - | - |
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: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km | WLTP: 90.1 mi / 145.0 km | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 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 | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | - | 3.93 | 3.44 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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) | Independent MacPherson strut | - | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | de Dion tube Dependent | - | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Drums | Drums |
| Additional information | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | - | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | - | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 195/65R15 R 225/45R17 R 225/40R18 R | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T | 160/70R14 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - | LG Chem | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 23.5 kWh | 22 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | - | - | 72 |
| Number of modules | 27 | - | 8 | 12 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 374 V | 400 V | 262.8 V |
| Energy density | - | - | - | 148.5 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh | - |
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 | DC fast charging 50 kW, 50 kW | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW | AC charging, 6.6 kW DC charging, 30 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 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | On-board charger, Type 2 | Caméléon charger, Type 2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
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 | DC fast charging 50 kW, 0:28 e.Go Wallbox, 6:21 | 22 kW AC charging, 1:00-1:03 11 kW AC charging, 2:00-2:10 7.4 kW AC charging, 2:58-4:00 3.7 kW AC charging, 5:57-8:00 | DC charging, 0:56 AC charging, 4:51 |
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 (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Blind Spot Monitor (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 with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front 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) Rear Traffic Alert (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) | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (S) | - | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headplight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | - | - |
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric |