Global EV Comparison: Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €56500. The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €9600 on the used car market.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is a Hatchback.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Years of Production 2023-… 2014-2016
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Mexico Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €56500 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €34900 €9600
GCC Score 6.5 4.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) 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 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Range (EPA) 402 km 134 km
Range (WLTP) 470 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 391 km 135 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 24.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 72.6 kWh 20.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.6 kWh/100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.39 km/kWh 6.59 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 5.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) maxes out at 40 kW.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 3.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 40 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 3.3

Performance

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 197 kW 85 kW
Motor Power (hp) 264 hp 114 hp
Motor Torque 525 Nm 270 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.9 s 10.4 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 140 km/h
Performance Score 4.7 2.4

Dimensions

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Length 4713 mm 4255 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2097 mm 2027 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1881 mm 1799 mm
Height 1624 mm 1452 mm
Wheelbase 2984 mm 2637 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…), but the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) doesn’t have one.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2084 kg 1538 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 402 l 341 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1420 l 1231 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 100 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7 3.8
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