Comparison between:
- 2016 FIAT 500e
- 2015 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 FIAT 500e | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
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| Trim | - | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Gloss Black Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat Light Blue Clear Coat Dark Gray Clear Coat Light Gray | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in 989 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.6 in 903 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 47.8 in 1215 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 42.6 in 1083 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.7 in 1035 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 27.6 in 702 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | - | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.311 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 85 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | 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 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 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 |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 83.9 mi / 135.0 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 | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 121 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+ |
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 | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3 | - |
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 | 9.59 | 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 | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | 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 |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
| Additional information | Front rotor size and type - 284 x 22 mm Rear rotor size and type - 251 x 11 mm | 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 | 5.5Jx15 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 97 | 264 |
| Number of modules | - | 27 |
| Voltage | 364 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | - | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection Water-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Passive and active cooling Active heating | Optional heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC 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 |
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 1 CCS1, 6.6 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 | DC Charging, 0:36 Wallbox, 3:39 | 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 | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (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 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The 2016 Fiat 500e features an all-new 5.0 Uconnect system with 5-inch touchscreen radio and integrated voice command. Offers two new exterior colors and a Touring-tuned suspension. | - |
| 2016 FIAT 500e | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |