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 Premium2020 Honda e
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium2020 Honda e
TrimSEL Premium-
Model year20172020
MarketNorth America, EuropeEurope
PriceUSD 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 styleHatchbackHatchback
MaterialsSteel-
Exterior colorsAtlantic 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 colorsTitan Black
Shetland Beige
Black
Number of doors44
Number of seats54
Length168.1 in
4270 mm
153.3 in
3895 mm
Width70.8 in
1798 mm
68.9 in
1750 mm
Width with mirrors79.8 in
2027 mm
69.0 in
1752 mm
Height58.3 in
1482 mm
59.5 in
1512 mm
Wheelbase103.5 in
2629 mm
99.6 in
2530 mm
Front track60.4 in
1533 mm
59.8 in
1520 mm
Rear track59.2 in
1503 mm
59.7 in
1516 mm
Clearance5.6 in
143 mm
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Minimum clearance-4.7 in
119 mm
Maximum clearance-5.7 in
145 mm
Front headroom40.1 in
1018 mm
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Rear headroom38.1 in
967 mm
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Front shoulder room55.9 in
1420 mm
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Rear shoulder room53.9 in
1369 mm
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Front hip room57.8 in
1469 mm
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Rear hip room56.7 in
1440 mm
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Front legroom41.2 in
1046 mm
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Rear legroom35.6 in
904 mm
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Trunk volume341.0 l
12.04 ft3
0.34 m3
171.0 l
6.04 ft3
0.17 m3
Maximum trunk volume1231.0 l
43.47 ft3
1.23 m3
861.0 l
30.41 ft3
0.86 m3
Curb weight3560.47 lb
1615 kg
3337.8 lb
1514 kg
Payload892.87 lb
405 kg
751.78 lb
341 kg
GVWR4453.34 lb
2020 kg
4089.57 lb
1855 kg
Drag coefficient0.27 Cd-

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerVolkswagen-
ModelEEM 100-
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronous-
Location of the motorFrontRear
Power100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps
100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps
Maximum power RPM3300 - 12000 rpm-
Torque290 Nm
29.6 kgm
213.9 ft-lb
315 Nm
32.1 kgm
232.3 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Driving modesEco
Eco+
Normal
Normal
Sport
Additional informationThree levels of regenerative braking
Eco mode power - 70 kW
Eco mode torque - 233 Nm
Eco+ mode power - 40 kW
Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm
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Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed93.2 mph
150.0 km/h
90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h9.60 s9.00 s
Additional informationEco 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
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Driving range

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

Driving rangeNEDC: 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 efficiencyNEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe
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Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+-

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.9 m
35.76 ft
9.2 m
30.18 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.763.1

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio3.61-
Additional informationGearbox model - EQ 270-

Suspension

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

Front suspensionMacPherson 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 suspensionIndependent
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 brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscs
Additional informationFront discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in
Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in
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Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx16 ET46-

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres205/55R16 91H185/60R16
205/55R16

Battery

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

ManufacturerSamsung SDI-
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity35.8 kWh35.5 kWh
Number of cells264-
Number of modules27-
Voltage323 V-
Weight701.07 lb
318 kg
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LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingPassive coolingActive thermal management

Charging type

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

Charging typeStandard 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 portOnboard 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 timeCCS 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 featuresAdjustable 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 informationThe model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017.-
 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium2020 Honda e