Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2017 Renault Zoe R90
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135

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

	2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE	2017 Renault Zoe R90	2020 Renault Zoe R135
Series	-	ZE40	ZE50

Trim	SE	R90	R135
Model year	2020	2017	2020
Market	North America, Europe	Europe, Australia	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)	-	-

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

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel	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	Glacier White Arctic White Metallic Titanium Grey Metallic Zircon Blue Metallic Diamond Black Metallic Mars Red Metallic Calico Grey Ytrium Grey	Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White
Interior colors	Titan Black Shetland Beige	Black Grey	Black Grey
Number of doors	4	5	-
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	168.1 in 4270 mm	160.8 in 4084 mm	-
Width	70.8 in 1798 mm	68.1 in 1730 mm	-
Width with mirrors	79.8 in 2027 mm	76.6 in 1945 mm	-
Height	58.3 in 1482 mm	61.5 in 1562 mm	-
Wheelbase	103.5 in 2629 mm	101.9 in 2588 mm	-
Front track	60.4 in 1533 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm	-
Rear track	59.2 in 1503 mm	59.4 in 1510 mm	-
Clearance	5.6 in 143 mm	4.7 in 120 mm	-
Front headroom	40.1 in 1018 mm	35.6 in 904 mm	-
Rear headroom	38.1 in 967 mm	32.5 in 826 mm	-
Front shoulder room	55.9 in 1420 mm	53.7 in 1365 mm	-
Rear shoulder room	53.9 in 1369 mm	52.0 in 1320 mm	-
Front hip room	57.8 in 1469 mm	54.5 in 1384 mm	-
Rear hip room	56.7 in 1440 mm	54.7 in 1390 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	338.0 l 11.94 ft³ 0.34 m³	-
Maximum trunk volume	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³	1225.0 l 43.26 ft³ 1.23 m³	-
Curb weight	3560.47 lb 1615 kg	3262.84 lb 1480 kg	-
Payload	892.87 lb 405 kg	1071.45 lb 486 kg	-
GVWR	4453.34 lb 2020 kg	4334.29 lb 1966 kg	-
Drag coefficient	0.27 Cd	0.29 Cd	-
Additional information	-	Overhang front / rear - 839 / 657	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Volkswagen	Renault	Renault
Model	EEM 100	R90 / 5Agen3	R135
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front
Power	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps	68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps
Maximum power RPM	3300 - 12000 rpm	3000 - 11300 rpm	4200 - 11163 rpm
Torque	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb	220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb	245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	-	250 - 2500 rpm	1500 - 3600 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco	Eco Normal B-mode D-mode
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	-	-

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	83.9 mph 135.0 km/h	87.0 mph 140.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	9.60 s	13.20 s	9.90 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	-	-

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

Driving range

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

NEDC: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km
Real range: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km
Real range: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km

WLTP: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km

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, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km

NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km

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
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.9 m 35.76 ft	10.56 m 34.65 ft	-
Lock-to-lock turns	2.76	2.71	-

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
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	3.61	-	-
Additional information	Gearbox model - EQ 270	-	-

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 Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone	-
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers	-

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Drums	Discs
Additional information	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

6.5Jx16 ET46

6Jx15 ET40

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

185/65R15 88Q
195/65R16

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

Manufacturer	Samsung SDI	Renault and LG Chem	Renault and LG Chem
Model	-	Z.E. 40	Z.E. 50
Type of rechargeable battery	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	35.8 kWh	45.61 kWh	54.66 kWh
Number of cells	264	192	192
Number of modules	27	12	12
Voltage	323 V	346 V	400 V
Energy density	-	-	168 Wh/kg
Weight	701.07 lb 318 kg	672.41 lb 305 kg	718.71 lb 326 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Passive cooling	Air convection	Air convection
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-25 °C -13 °F	-
Additional information	-	Usable battery capacity - 41 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l	Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg

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

Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW
Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW
Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW
Wallbox 22 kW, 22 kW

Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW
Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW
Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW
Wallbox 22 kW, 22 kW
DC charging, 50 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW

Onboard charger, Type 2, 22 kW

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW

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

Wallbox 22 kW, 2:05
Wallbox 11 kW, 4:09
Wallbox 7.4 kW, 6:10
Wallbox 3.7 kW, 12:20

DC charging, 0:50-1:03
Wallbox 22 kW, 2:22
Wallbox 11 kW, 4:44
Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7:02
Wallbox 3.7 kW, 14:04

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)

Central armrest with storage (S)
Range OptimiZer: heat pump, new-generation regenerative braking and Michelin Energy E-V tyres (S)
ABS with emergency brake assist (S)
Carbon particles air filter (S)
Child lock (S)
Driver and passenger front airbags (S)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (S)
Electronic stability control (S)
Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S)
Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S)
Head and thorax front side airbags (S)
Hill start assist (S)
Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S)
Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S)
Rear parking camera (O)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S)
Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S)
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S)
Traction control and understeer control (S)
Tyre inflation and repair kit (S)
Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S)
4x35W output with DAB Radio (S)
7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S)
Bluetooth (S)
Hands-free keycard (S)
Renault R-Link with TomTom navigation system (S)
6 x speakers with 3D Sound by Arkamys (S)
TFT colour screen with on-board computer and driving style indicator (S)
Cabin preconditioning (heating or air conditioning) (S)
Preconditioning of Z.E. 40 battery (heating or air conditioning) (S)
With auto humidity level adjustment (S)
Heated front seats (O)
Three height-adjustable rear side headrests (S)
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S)
Leather steering wheel and gear lever knob (S)
Automatic wipers with rain sensors (S)
Body-coloured front door handles (S)
Front electric windows on driver and passenger side (S)
Power-adjustable heated side mirrors (S)
Power-folding side mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights (S)
Automatic illuminating hazard lights in the event of emergency braking (S)
Bi-halogen headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Black cloth upholstery (S)
Black/grey trim cloth upholstery (S)

E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S)
Auto-Hold assistance (S)
Automatic dimming of high beams (S)
Automatic emergency braking (S)
Automatic parking brake (S)
Blind spot warning (S)
Front, rear and sides parking radar (S)
Hands-free parking (S)
Lane departure warning (S)
Lane keeping assist (S)
Overspeed prevention (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Recognition of traffic signals (S)
10-inch driver's display (S)
9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S)
2 x front USB ports (S)
2 x rear USB ports (S)
Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S)
Acoustic windshield (S)
LED DLRs (S)
LED fog lights (S)
LED headlamps (S)
LED interior lights (S)
LED taillights (S)
LED turn signals (S)
100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S)

2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

2017 Renault Zoe R90

2020 Renault Zoe R135