Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2019 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

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

	2020 Volkswagen e-up!	2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium	2019 Volkswagen e-up!	2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

Trim	-	SEL Premium	-	SEL Premium
Model year	2020	2019	2019	2019
Market	Europe	North America, Europe	Europe	North America, Europe
Price	EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019)	USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019)	EUR 23,570 (DE, Jul 2019)	USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019)

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

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel Carbon-fiber	Steel	Steel Carbon-fiber	Steel
Exterior colors	Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic	Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl	Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Tungsten Silver Metallic White Silver Metallic	Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl
Interior colors	Black Cube Shark Skin	Titan Black Shetland Beige	Black and Grey	Titan Black Shetland Beige
Number of doors	4	4	4	4
Number of seats	4	5	4	5
Length	141.7 in 3600 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	141.7 in 3600 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm
Width	64.8 in 1645 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm	64.8 in 1645 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm
Width with mirrors	75.2 in 1910 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm	75.2 in 1910 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm
Height	58.7 in 1492 mm	58.3 in 1482 mm	58.7 in 1492 mm	58.3 in 1482 mm
Wheelbase	95.2 in 2417 mm	103.5 in 2629 mm	95.2 in 2417 mm	103.5 in 2629 mm
Front track	56.2 in 1428 mm	60.4 in 1533 mm	56.2 in 1428 mm	60.4 in 1533 mm
Rear track	56.1 in 1424 mm	59.2 in 1503 mm	56.1 in 1424 mm	59.2 in 1503 mm
Clearance	5.3 in 135 mm	5.6 in 143 mm	5.3 in 135 mm	5.6 in 143 mm
Front headroom	39.1 in 993 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm	39.1 in 993 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm
Rear headroom	37.3 in 947 mm	38.1 in 967 mm	37.3 in 947 mm	38.1 in 967 mm
Front shoulder room	-	55.9 in 1420 mm	-	55.9 in 1420 mm
Rear shoulder room	-	53.9 in 1369 mm	-	53.9 in 1369 mm
Front hip room	53.9 in 1369 mm	57.8 in 1469 mm	53.9 in 1369 mm	57.8 in 1469 mm
Rear hip room	54.6 in 1388 mm	56.7 in 1440 mm	54.6 in 1388 mm	56.7 in 1440 mm
Front legroom	39.7 in 1009 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm	39.7 in 1009 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm
Rear legroom	31.2 in 793 mm	35.6 in 904 mm	31.2 in 793 mm	35.6 in 904 mm
Trunk volume	251.0 l 8.86 ft³ 0.25 m³	341.0 l 12.04 ft³ 0.34 m³	251.0 l 8.86 ft³ 0.25 m³	341.0 l 12.04 ft³ 0.34 m³
Maximum trunk volume	923.0 l 32.60 ft³ 0.92 m³	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³	923.0 l 32.60 ft³ 0.92 m³	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³
Curb weight	2709.48 lb 1229 kg	3560.47 lb 1615 kg	2709.48 lb 1229 kg	3560.47 lb 1615 kg
Payload	663.59 lb 301 kg	892.87 lb 405 kg	663.59 lb 301 kg	892.87 lb 405 kg
GVWR	3373.07 lb 1530 kg	4453.34 lb 2020 kg	3373.07 lb 1530 kg	4453.34 lb 2020 kg
Drag coefficient	0.308 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.308 Cd	0.27 Cd
Additional information	Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards.	-	Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards.	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen
Model	-	EEM 100	-	EEM 100
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front	Front
Power	61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps	60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps
Maximum power RPM	3000 - 12000 rpm	3300 - 12000 rpm	3000 - 12000 rpm	3300 - 12000 rpm
Torque	210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb	210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Normal	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	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	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

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	80.8 mph 130.0 km/h	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	80.8 mph 130.0 km/h	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	11.90 s	9.60 s	12.40 s	9.60 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	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 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

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

Driving range

WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km

NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km
Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km

WLTP: 87.6 mi / 141.0 km

NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km

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

Energy efficiency

WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km

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: 15.5 kWh/100 km

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

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	9.8 m 32.15 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	-	2.76	-	2.76

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
Additional information	-	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)	Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers	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	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)	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	Drums	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

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

5Jx16
5Jx15

6.5Jx16 ET46

5Jx15
5Jx14

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

165/65R15
165/70R14

205/55R16 91H

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

Manufacturer	-	Samsung SDI	Panasonic-Sanyo	Samsung SDI
Type of rechargeable battery	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	36.8 kWh	35.8 kWh	18.7 kWh	35.8 kWh
Number of cells	168	264	204	264
Number of modules	-	27	17	27
Voltage	-	323 V	374 V	323 V
Weight	546.75 lb 248 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg	507.06 lb 230 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	-	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	-	Passive cooling	-	Passive cooling
Additional information	Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh	-	-	-

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

Charging type

Household charging, 2.3 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

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 1
Onboard charger, Type 2

Onboard charger, Type 2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2

Onboard charger, Type 2
Onboard charger, Type 1

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

Charging time

DC fast charging, 0:49-1:00
Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34
Household charging, 14:03-17:24

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

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

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 with Autonomous Emergency Braking and 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)
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S)
LATCH (S)
Maneuver Braking (S)
Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S)
Parking Steering Assistant (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)
9.2-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 with 12.3-inch screen (S)
VW Car-Net connected services (S)
Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S)
Parking heater/ventilation (S)
Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (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)
Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
High Beam Control (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)

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)
ParkPilot (O)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Rearview camera (O)
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 3-year subscription (S)
Climatronic (S)
Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (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)
Heated side mirrors (S)
Power-adjustable side mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Cloth (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Volkswagen e-Up! gets minor improvements in features and remains largely unchanged for the following 2018 and 2019 model years with updated (WLTP) efficiency and range in 2019.

For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.

2020 Volkswagen e-up!

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

2019 Volkswagen e-up!