Comparison between:
- 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
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| Trim | - | Limited Edition | SEL Premium | SE |
| Model year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | Black Beige | Black Beige | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.5 in 4254 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1799 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 57.2 in 1453 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2632 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 142 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 38.4 in 975 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.6 in 904 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 343.0 l 12.11 ft3 0.34 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1233.0 l 43.54 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.281 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | EEM 85 | EEM 85 | EEM 85 | EEM 85 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | 10.40 s | 10.40 s | 10.40 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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 | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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 range | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km | EPA: 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 efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
Transmission
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | 3.61 | 3.61 | 3.61 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | 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) | 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) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | 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 | 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 brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | 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 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 205/55R16 91H | 205/55R16 91H | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Panasonic-Sanyo | Panasonic-Sanyo | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 24.2 kWh | 24.2 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 323 V | 323 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Passive cooling | Passive cooling | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Optional heat pump | - | Optional heat pump | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 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 | 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 | 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, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 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 | CCS fast charging, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket, 10:32-13:00 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Curtain airbag for front passenger (S) Curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and front passenger seats belt pretensioners (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic speed control (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (O) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (O) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 8-inch touchscreen (S) Bluetooth, MP3 (S) Car-Net e-Remote app (S) Dicover Pro radio and navigation system (S) Keyless entry (O) Keyless start (O) Automatic climate control (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Heated windscreen (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) Power windows front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Power-folding side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Blue ambient lighting around the decorative trim (O) Blue footwell illumination (O) Door-sill tread plates illuminated in blue (O) Dynamic cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (O) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (O) Iridium Matrix / Dark Magnesium trim (S) Leather gear knob (S) Leather seats (O) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (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 front seats (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (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) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear park distance control (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) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbag 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) 5.8-inch touchscreen radio/navigation system (S) Bluetooth, MP3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) 8 x speakers (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) Heated front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dynamic cornering lights (S) Front reading lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (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 front seats (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System Anti-Slip Regulation Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution Electronic Differential Lock Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control Engine Braking Assist Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbag 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) 5.8-inch touchscreen radio/navigation system (S) Bluetooth, MP3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) 8 x speakers (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) Heated front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dynamic cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (S) Leather gear knob (S) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (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) 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) 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) 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 (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) 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 reading lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) |
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