Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs Peugeot e-208 50 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) for as low as $12500, while the Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2020-2021) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Years of Production 2017-2020 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Slovakia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Available in the USA Yes No
Price USA (Used) $12500 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 4.6 4.9

Range and Efficiency

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2020-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Range (EPA) 125 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 144 mi 211 mi
Range (GCC) 119 mi 183 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 35.8 kWh 50 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 32 kWh 46.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.9 kWh/100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.72 mi/kWh 3.95 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 6.3

Charging

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 40 kW 101 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4.3

Performance

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 214 lb-ft 192 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.6 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 85 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 2.7 2.9

Dimensions

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Length 168.1 in 159.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.8 in 77.2 in
Height 57.2 in 56.3 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 100 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3459 lb 3373 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 9.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 52.7 ft3 39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4 3.5
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