Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 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.
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
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| Trim | 38.3 kWh | SE |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | 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 |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.6 in 880 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 35.0 in 890 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight excludes driver weight. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 85 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | 0 - 3000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 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, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km | EPA, CMB: 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, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | - |
| Additional information | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 | - |
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 | 7.412 | 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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | 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) 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 R | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38.3 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 24.2 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Model | LGX E63 | - |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 176 | 264 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 319.4 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 112.4 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 791.46 lb 359 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | 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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 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 100 kW, 0:23 DC 50 kW, 0:46 AC 7.2 kW, 5:20 | DC 50 kW, 0:24 DC 40 kW, 0:29 AC 7.2 kW, 3:11 AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00 AC 1.2 kW, 20:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (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 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) |
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |