Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2016 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.

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
Trim38.3 kWhSEL PremiumSEL Premium
Model year2020 (MY20)2019 (MY19)2016 (MY16)
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America, EuropeNorth America, Europe
Price-USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019)-

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

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

Body styleHatchbackHatchbackHatchback
MaterialsAluminium
High tensile strength steel		SteelSteel
Exterior colorsPhantom Black
Polar White
Iron Gray
Intense Blue
Fiery Red
Fluidic Metal
Electric Shadow
Liquid Sand
Typhoon Silver		Atlantic Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Great Falls Green Metallic
Indium Grey Metallic
Pure White
Urano Grey
White Silver Metallic
Oryx White Pearl		Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Urano Gray Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Limestone Grey
Pure White
Pacific Blue
Interior colorsBlack
Gray two-tone
Electric Shadow		Titan Black
Shetland Beige		Black
Beige
Number of doors544
Number of seats555
Length176.0 in
4470 mm		168.1 in
4270 mm		168.1 in
4270 mm
Width71.7 in
1820 mm		70.8 in
1798 mm		70.8 in
1798 mm
Width with mirrors-79.8 in
2027 mm		79.8 in
2027 mm
Height57.1 in
1450 mm		58.3 in
1482 mm		57.1 in
1450 mm
Wheelbase106.3 in
2700 mm		103.5 in
2629 mm		103.6 in
2631 mm
Front track61.2 in
1555 mm		60.4 in
1533 mm		60.8 in
1544 mm
Rear track61.6 in
1564 mm		59.2 in
1503 mm		59.5 in
1511 mm
Front overhang34.6 in
880 mm		--
Rear overhang35.0 in
890 mm		--
Clearance5.5 in
140 mm		5.6 in
143 mm		5.0 in
127 mm
Front headroom39.5 in
1004 mm		40.1 in
1018 mm		38.4 in
975 mm
Rear headroom37.4 in
950 mm		38.1 in
967 mm		38.1 in
968 mm
Front shoulder room56.1 in
1425 mm		55.9 in
1420 mm		55.9 in
1420 mm
Rear shoulder room55.0 in
1396 mm		53.9 in
1369 mm		53.9 in
1369 mm
Front hip room53.8 in
1366 mm		57.8 in
1469 mm		-
Rear hip room52.9 in
1344 mm		56.7 in
1440 mm		-
Front legroom44.7 in
1136 mm		41.2 in
1046 mm		41.2 in
1046 mm
Rear legroom31.5 in
800 mm		35.6 in
904 mm		35.6 in
904 mm
Passenger volume--2647.6 l
93.50 ft3
2.65 m3
Total volume--3293.2 l
116.30 ft3
3.29 m3
Trunk volume357.0 l
12.61 ft3
0.36 m3		341.0 l
12.04 ft3
0.34 m3		645.6 l
22.80 ft3
0.65 m3
Maximum trunk volume1417.0 l
50.04 ft3
1.42 m3		1231.0 l
43.47 ft3
1.23 m3		1492.3 l
52.70 ft3
1.49 m3
Curb weight3366.46 lb
1527 kg		3560.47 lb
1615 kg		3390.71 lb
1538 kg
Payload976.65 lb
443 kg		892.87 lb
405 kg		930.35 lb
422 kg
GVWR4343.11 lb
1970 kg		4453.34 lb
2020 kg		4321.06 lb
1960 kg
Drag coefficient0.24 Cd0.27 Cd0.27 Cd
Additional informationCurb weight excludes driver weight.--

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer-VolkswagenVolkswagen
Model-EEM 100EEM 85
Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motorFrontFrontFront
Power101 kW
136.1 hp
138.0 ps		100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps		85 kW
114.0 hp
115.6 ps
Maximum power RPM2850 - 6000 rpm3300 - 12000 rpm3000 - 12000 rpm
Torque295 Nm
30.1 kgm
217.6 ft-lb		290 Nm
29.6 kgm
213.9 ft-lb		270 Nm
27.5 kgm
199.1 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM1000 - 2850 rpm0 - 3300 rpm0 - 3000 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport		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		Five levels of regenerative braking - D
D1
D2
D3
and B
Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm
Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm

Total system power and torque

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power101 kW
136.1 hp
138.0 ps		100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps		85 kW
114.0 hp
115.6 ps
Total system torque295 Nm
30.1 kgm
217.6 ft-lb		290 Nm
29.6 kgm
213.9 ft-lb		270 Nm
27.5 kgm
199.1 ft-lb

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed102.5 mph
165.0 km/h		93.2 mph
150.0 km/h		87.0 mph
140.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h-9.60 s10.40 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 - 140 km/h
Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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 rangeEPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 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		EPA, CMB: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km

Energy efficiency

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

Energy efficiencyEPA, CTY: 145 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe		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		EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+A+A+

Steering

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

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.9 m
35.76 ft		10.9 m
35.76 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.852.76-
Additional informationOverall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1--

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio7.4123.613.61
Additional information-Gearbox model - EQ 270Gearbox model - EQ 270

Suspension

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

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers
Coil springs (helical springs)		MacPherson strut
Independent
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)		MacPherson strut
Independent
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspensionTorsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)
Shock absorbers		Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Telescopic 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 brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter-11.3 in
287 mm		11.3 in
287 mm
Front disc brake thickness-1.0 in
25 mm		1.0 in
25 mm
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscs
Rear disc brake diameter-10.7 in
272 mm		10.7 in
272 mm
Rear disc brake thickness-0.4 in
10 mm		0.4 in
10 mm
Additional informationFront brakes diameter - 280 mm
Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm		--

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx16 ET456.5Jx16 ET466.5Jx16 ET46

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres205/60R16 R205/55R16 91H205/55R16 91H

Battery

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

Usable (net) battery capacity38.3 kWh--
Total (gross) battery capacity40.4 kWh--
Battery capacity-35.8 kWh24.2 kWh
ManufacturerLG ChemSamsung SDIPanasonic-Sanyo
ModelLGX E63--
TypeNCM622Lithium-IonLithium-Ion
Cathode materialsLithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)--
Number of cells176264264
Cell nominal voltage3.6 V - 3.7 V--
Cell max charge voltage4.2 V--
Cell min discharge voltage2.5 V - 3 V--
Number of modules-2727
Battery voltage319.4 V323 V323 V
Energy density112.4 Wh/kg-126 Wh/kg
Weight791.46 lb
359 kg		701.07 lb
318 kg		701.07 lb
318 kg
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
Thermal ManagementLiquid-based coolant circulation
Optional battery heater		Passive coolingPassive cooling

Onboard charger/Charging port

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

Onboard charger/Charging portType 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2		Type 1
Type 2		Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Charging type

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

Charging typeAC 6 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW		AC 1.2 kW
DC 50 kW
AC 2.3 kW
AC 3.6 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 40 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 timeDC 100 kW, 0:23
DC 50 kW, 0:46
AC 7.2 kW, 5:20		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		DC 50 kW, 0:24
DC 40 kW, 0:29
AC 7.2 kW, 3:11
AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00
AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00
AC 1.2 kW, 20:00

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresSmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)		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)		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)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (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)
LATCH (S)
Park Distance Control (Park Pilot) (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)
Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S)
Color multi-function trip computer (S)
Discover Pro 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with proximity sensor (S)
Keyless entry (S)
Keyless 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)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Height-adjustable with telescopic steering column (S)
Leather-wrapped, multi-function 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 interior rearview mirror with on/off switch (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
Interior ambient lighting (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED reading lights (S)
Leather gear knob (S)
V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S)
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