Comparison between:
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium	2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition	2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium	2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

Trim	SEL Premium	Limited Edition	SEL Premium	SE
Model year	2015	2015	2016	2016
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe

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	5	5	5	5
Length	168.1 in 4270 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm
Width	70.8 in 1798 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	57.1 in 1450 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm
Wheelbase	103.6 in 2631 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm
Front track	60.8 in 1544 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	5.0 in 127 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	38.4 in 975 mm
Rear headroom	38.1 in 968 mm	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	55.9 in 1420 mm
Rear shoulder room	53.9 in 1369 mm	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	41.2 in 1046 mm
Rear legroom	35.6 in 904 mm	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	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	3293.2 l 116.30 ft³ 3.29 m³
Trunk volume	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	645.6 l 22.80 ft³ 0.65 m³
Maximum trunk volume	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	1492.3 l 52.70 ft³ 1.49 m³
Curb weight	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg
Payload	930.35 lb 422 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	0.27 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.27 Cd

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

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

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km

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

Energy efficiency

EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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

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

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

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	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

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	-	-	-

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

Charging type

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

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

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

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

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

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 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 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 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)

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)

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE