Comparison between:
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | SEL Premium | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2017 (MY17) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 37,345 (USA, Jul 2019) | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| 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 | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 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 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 54.3 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | EEM 100 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3300 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 | - |
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 | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.40 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 | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | EPA, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA, CMB: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP, CTY: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km WLTP, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | 8.774 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
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) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.3 in 287 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.7 in 272 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 81.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 210.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 264 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 323 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Passive cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | 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 type | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 195 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
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) 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 (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) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (S) Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist) (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 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 (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) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) Interior ambient lighting (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) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |