2014-2016 Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2014-2016 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Germany

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data 83 mi 155 out of 164 118 mi 44 out of 55 84 mi 237 out of 253

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

24.2 kWh 149 out of 162 20.5 kWh 175 out of 184

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

24.4 kWh/100 mi 33 out of 210 4.1 mi/kWh 48 out of 237

Charging

Max AC Charging: 7.2 kW 18 out of 24

Max DC Charging: 40 kW 84 out of 85

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 1

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): FWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

85 kW (114 hp) 173 out of 190 199 lb-ft 160 out of 187

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 10 s 82 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 87 mph 58 out of 68

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 167.5 in 171 out of 223

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

79.8 in 73 out of 106 70.8 in 69 out of 97

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 57.2 in 126 out of 153

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 103.6 in 106 out of 136

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 3391 lb 451 out of 513

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

22.8 ft³ 45 out of 155 52.7 ft³ 87 out of 178 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

August 26, 2024

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Range Map

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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in the USA and therefore not compatible with US charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to Global

NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (7.2 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (40 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

1

The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 40 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ mph

Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2014. Volkswagen stopped making the 24.2 kWh in 2016 and replaced it with the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020). You can still find Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) on the used car market, with prices starting around $8,485.

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) has a 24.2 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 84 mi on a single charge — ranked №827 out of 852 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 10 seconds (placing it at №82 out of 118 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 87 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 85 kW (114 hp) and a torque of 199 lb-ft.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) achieves a real-world range of 84 miles, placing it at №237 among 253 ranked positions. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) in the USA comes with a CCS Type 1 charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7.2 kW, resulting in approximately 27 miles of range added per hour of charging.

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 40 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

The size and weight specifications for Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) are as follows:

Length: 167.5 in
Width: 79.8 in (including side mirrors) or 70.8 in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 57.2 in
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 3391 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

The rear cargo area of the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) provides 22.8 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (№45 out of 155 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 52.7 cubic feet (№87 out of 178 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.