Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs e-Golf 24.2 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 Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) begins at $8485.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Years of Production 2017-2020 2014-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (Used) $12500 $8485
GCC Score 4.6 4.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016).

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Range (EPA) 125 mi 83 mi
Range (WLTP) 144 mi - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 119 mi 84 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 35.8 kWh 24.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 32 kWh 20.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.9 kWh/100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.72 mi/kWh 4.1 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 5.5

Charging

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 40 kW 40 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 3.9 3.3

Performance

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 85 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 114 hp
Motor Torque 214 lb-ft 199 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.6 s 10 s
Top Speed 85 mph 87 mph
Performance Score 2.7 2.3

Dimensions

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Length 168.1 in 167.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.8 in 79.8 in
Height 57.2 in 57.2 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.6 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3459 lb 3391 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 52.7 ft3 52.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4 3.9
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