USA EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs e-Golf 24.2 kWh vs Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh

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General Info

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Years of Production 2017-2020 2014-2016 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany Spain
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $10900 $7435 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 4.6 4.4 4.9

Range and Efficiency

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Range (EPA) 125 mi 83 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 144 mi - Range (WLTP) 209 mi
Range (GCC) 119 mi 84 mi 181 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 35.8 kWh 24.2 kWh 50 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 32 kWh 20.5 kWh 46.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.9 kWh/100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.72 mi/kWh 4.1 mi/kWh 3.91 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.2 5.4 6.1

Charging

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.2 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 40 kW 40 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 3.3 4.3

Performance

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 85 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 114 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 214 lb-ft 199 lb-ft 192 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.6 s 10 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 85 mph 87 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 2.8 2.4 2.9

Dimensions

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Length 168.1 in 167.5 in 159.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.8 in 79.8 in 77.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 70.8 in 70.8 in 69.5 in
Height 57.2 in 57.2 in 56.4 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.6 in 99.9 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5 5
Curb Weight 3459 lb 3391 lb 3373 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 22.8 ft3 10.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 52.7 ft3 52.7 ft3 39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4 3.8 3.6
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