Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
| Series | ZE50 | - |
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| Trim | R135 | SE |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 30,495 (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 |
| Exterior colors | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | 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 Grey | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 3 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 160.9 in 4087 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 70.4 in 1787 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 59.3 in 1506 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.0 in 838 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 26.0 in 661 mm | - |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 32.5 in 826 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 906.1 lb 411 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | SCx - 0.75 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | R135 | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1500 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | 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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.50 s | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s | 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 | WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km Real range: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km Real range: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km | NEDC: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.73 | 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 | 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 | 11.0 in 280 mm | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.2 in 260 mm | 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 | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 54.66 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Renault and LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Model | Z.E. 50 | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | 264 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - |
| Number of modules | 12 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 168 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 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 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 | 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 | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (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) 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 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) 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) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. |
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |