Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2017 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.
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
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| Trim | - | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 37,345 (USA, 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 Carbon-fiber | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver | 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 | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 139.4 in 3540 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in 2421 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 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 | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 39.7 in 1009 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.2 in 793 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 250.0 l 8.83 ft3 0.25 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2511.07 lb 1139 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 795.87 lb 361 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2800 - 12000 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2800 rpm | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.40 s | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | 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: 99.4 mi / 160.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km | 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 |
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 | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 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 Double wishbone Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | 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 | - | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/55R15 | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 18.7 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 204 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 17 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 374 V | 323 V |
| Weight | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Passive cooling |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 time | DC 40 kW, 0:28 AC 7.2 kW, 2:36 AC 3.6 kW, 5:12 AC 2.3 kW, 8:08 | 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 | Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S) City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (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 (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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016. | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |