Comparison between:
- 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW | 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
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| Trim | 85 kW | SE |
| Model year | 2026 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | North America, 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) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Python Yellow Candy White Tornado Red Grenadil Black Magnetic Tech Dolomit Silver Celestial Blue | 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 Grey | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 159.6 in 4053 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 71.5 in 1816 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 60.2 in 1530 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | - | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | - | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Front overhang | 29.5 in 750 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 27.7 in 703 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in 952 mm | 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 | 22.8 in 579 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 24.5 in 622 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1249.0 l 44.11 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3456.85 lb 1568 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.264 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Components | Volkswagen |
| Model | APP290 | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 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 | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.00 s | 9.60 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 |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 195.7 mi / 315.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range, CMB: 144.8 mi / 233.0 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, CTY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.76 |
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) | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 39 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI |
| Type | LFP | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | - | 264 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 27 |
| Battery voltage | - | 323 V |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Net capacity - 37 kWh Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 90 kW | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 90 kW, 0:23 | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 |
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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MEB+ platform | - |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW | 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |