Comparison between:
- 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
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| Trim | - | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2022 | 2019 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 81,500 (DE, Feb 2022) | USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra 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 Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 996 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 6988.65 lb 3170 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2595 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | - |
| Torque | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.60 s | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s | 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 | WLTP: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range: 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: 22 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.2 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 |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.76 |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 3.61 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated 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 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 9.5Jx21 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 111H 255/50R20 109H 265/45R21 | 205/55R16 91H |
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 | 95 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 432 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 36 | 27 |
| Voltage | 396 V | 323 V |
| Weight | 1543.24 lb 700 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Volume | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 86.5 kWh Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 150 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 |
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 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charger, 0:31 Mode 3 charging cable, 8:38 3-phase CEE cable, 14:51 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 24:45 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminum roof rails (O) Black bumpers (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model designation and performance/technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Omitting Model designation and performance/technology lettering (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Anti-theft alarm system (O) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats and on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (O) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Sports front seats (O) Sports Plus front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S) Acoustic glazing for door and side windows (O) Adaptive heated windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Manual sun shades on rear windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (O) Servo closing for the doors (O) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Windscreen with heat insulation and acoustic glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror, frameless (S) Automatically foldable and dimmable side mirrors (O) Black- or Carbon-painted housings of side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (O) Virtual side mirrors (O) Ambient light package (O) Ambient light package plus (O) Ambient lights (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Digital Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illumiated door sills (S) LED headlights and LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather (O) Leather / Artificial leather seats (O) Microfiber DINAMICA / Leather (O) Seat covers in fabric (S) | 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) |
| 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |