Comparison between:
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2020 Honda e
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2020 Honda e | |
Trim | SEL Premium | - |
Model year | 2017 | 2020 |
Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
Price | USD 37,345 (USA, Jul 2019) | GBP 26,160 (UK, Jan 2020) EUR 29,470 (DE, Jan 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Materials | 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 | Crystal Black Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Charge Yellow Crystal Blue Metallic Platinum White Pearl |
Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 153.3 in 3895 mm |
Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 68.9 in 1750 mm |
Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 69.0 in 1752 mm |
Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 59.5 in 1512 mm |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 99.6 in 2530 mm |
Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 59.8 in 1520 mm |
Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | - |
Minimum clearance | - | 4.7 in 119 mm |
Maximum clearance | - | 5.7 in 145 mm |
Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - |
Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | - |
Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | - |
Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | - |
Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 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 | 171.0 l 6.04 ft3 0.17 m3 |
Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 861.0 l 30.41 ft3 0.86 m3 |
Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3337.8 lb 1514 kg |
Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 751.78 lb 341 kg |
GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4089.57 lb 1855 kg |
Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
Model | EEM 100 | - |
Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - |
Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 315 Nm 32.1 kgm 232.3 ft-lb |
Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Normal 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 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 9.00 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 | WLTP: 137.9 mi / 222.0 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, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
Energy class | 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 | 9.2 m 30.18 ft |
Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | 3.1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
Additional information | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | - |
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 | 185/60R16 205/55R16 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 35.5 kWh |
Number of cells | 264 | - |
Number of modules | 27 | - |
Voltage | 323 V | - |
Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
Cooling | Passive cooling | Active thermal management |
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 | AC charging, 2.3 kW AC charging, 6.6 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 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, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW |
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 | 100 kW DC charging, 0:17-0:22 50kW DC charging, 0:34-0:43 6.6 kW AC charging, 5:23 2.3 kW AC charging, 15:21 |
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) Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Autonomous Emergency Braking (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) Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S) LATCH (S) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (S) Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist) (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 Discover 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) Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S) Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (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) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) Interior ambient lighting (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) | ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Collision Mitigation Braking System (S) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control (S) Deflation Warning System (DWS) (S) Driver SRS Airbag (Single Stage inflation) (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S) Electric Power Steering - Variable Gear Ratio (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) (S) Emergency Stop Signal (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Front and rear seat belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (S) Front and rear side curtain airbags (S) Front driver and passenger airbags (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) Immobiliser System (S) Intelligent Speed limiter (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) Lead Car Departure Notification System (S) Low Speed Brake Function (S) Low Speed Following (S) Parking Sensors (S) Passenger SRS airbag with cut off switch (S) Rear View Camera (S) Remote Central Locking with 2 Keys (S) Road Departure Mitigation (S) Security Alarm System (S) Selectable Door Unlock (S) Single Pedal Control (S) Smart Entry & Start (S) Tilt Sensor (S) Traffic Sign Recognition System (S) Tyre Repair Kit (S) Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) (S) Whiplash Lessening Front Headrests (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) HDMI Socket (S) Honda Dual Screen DA (2x 12" 3') (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) 6 x speakers with 180W power (S) Steering Wheel Remote Audio Controls (S) Climate Control (S) Rear vent (S) Heated front seats (S) Lumbar support for driver seat (S) Manual height adjustment front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilt and telescopic (S) Auto wipers (S) Electric windows front and rear (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Privacy glass (S) Spoiler (S) Side Camera Mirror System (S) Sunvisor Vanity Mirrors (S) Ambient light roof (S) Ambient ligt at front footwell (S) Audo LED headlights (S) Front map light (S) Headlight Auto On/Off Timer (Coming Home/Leaving Home Function) (S) High Beam Support System (HSS) (S) LED DRLs (S) LED front fog lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Meter illumination (S) Rear reading light (S) Sunvisor vanity mirror illumination (S) Trunk light (S) Fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
Additional information | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. | - |
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2020 Honda e |