Model
Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh 2014 2015 2016
Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh 2017 2018 2019 2020
Starting price $33,450 $30,495 (USA)
£28,075 (United Kingdom)
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Friday, February 14, 2014 Thursday, November 17, 2016
Delivery start March 2014 December 2016
Model status Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 150 km (93 miles) 232 km (144 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.67 kWh/100km(4.5 mi/kWh ) 13.79 kWh/100km(4.5 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 15.3 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh )
EPA range 125 miles (201 km)
EPA consumption 3.9 mi/kWh (15.9 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 13 kWh/100km(4.8 mi/kWh ) 13 kWh/100km(4.8 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 158 km (98 miles) 246 km (153 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 102 km (63 miles) 160 km (99 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh ) 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 98 km (61 miles) 152 km (94 miles)
Top speed 140 kph (87 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 85 kW (115.6 hp / 114.0 bhp) 100 kW (136.0 hp / 134.1 bhp)
Electrical torque output 270 nm (199.3 ft-lb) 290 nm (214.0 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 10.4 s 9.6 s
Drive type FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 312 mm (12.28") 312 mm (12.28")
Rear disc diameter 272 mm (10.71") 272 mm (10.71")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Roll Roll
Lift-up-regen levels D / D1 / D2 / D3 D / D1 / D2 / D3
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard) 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 142 mm (5.59") 142 mm (5.59")
Length 4255 mm (167.5") 4270 mm (168.1")
Height 1453 mm (57.2") 1452 mm (57.2")
Width excluding mirrors 1799 mm (70.8") 1799 mm (70.8")
Width including mirrors 2027 mm (79.8") 2027 mm (79.8")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.281 / Unknown 0.27 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2632 mm (103.6") 2629 mm (103.5")
Turning circle 10.9 meter (429.1") 10.9 meter (429.1")
Curb weight 1510 kg (3329.0 lbs) 1567 kg (3454.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1960 kg (4321.1 lbs) 2010 kg (4431.3 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs) 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 450 kg (992.1 lbs) 443 kg (976.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 343 liter (12.1 cu-ft) 341 liter (12.0 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1233 liter (43.5 cu-ft) 1231 liter (43.5 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display No No
Infotainment screen Yes 8" Yes 8"
In-car navigation Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider HERE HERE
Online map updates No No
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Optional feature Optional feature
Cornering lights Optional feature Optional feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Optional feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Optional feature Optional feature
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Optional feature Optional feature
Lane keeping Optional feature Optional feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
Radar sensors
  • Front (Optional)
N/A
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
Battery gross 24.2 kWh 35.8 kWh
Battery net 20.5 kWh 32 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 323 V 323 V
Battery weight 318 kg (701.1 lbs) 318 kg (701.1 lbs)
Pack configuration 88s3p 88s3p
Battery type en Drivetrain.Battery.BatteryType.Prismatic en Drivetrain.Battery.BatteryType.Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Max DC charging 40 kW 40 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 54 m 42 s 1 h 25 m 23 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 22.5 kW 22.5 kW
Charging time 10-100% 51 m 23 s 1 h 20 m 13 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 21.5 kW 21.5 kW
Charging time 10-80% 22 m 50 s 35 m 39 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 37.7 kW 37.7 kW
Charging time 10-90% 29 m 33 s 46 m 8 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 33.3 kW 33.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Traditional console Traditional console
Interior design
Standard e-Golf
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Standard e-Golf
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • en Interior.StorageUnitType.SeatbackPocket Left front door
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • en Interior.StorageUnitType.SeatbackPocket Left front door
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard driver, not available passenger Standard driver, not available passenger
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 6 4
Wheel options 2 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 205/55R16 / 205/55R16
225/45R17 / 225/45R17
205/55R16 / 205/55R16
225/45R17 / 225/45R17
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones Climatronic:Driver Passenger Climatronic:Driver Passenger
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name VW Car-Net VW Car-Net
Change charging target No No
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes