Compare 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $30,495 | $30,015 | $30,680 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,275 | $27,941 | $29,064 |
| Destination | $850 | $895 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital | Digital |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | SofTex Leatherette | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | SofTex Leatherette | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | JBL GreenEdge | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | Safety Connect | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/45VR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.8L I-4 | Electric Motor |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | None | Stainless Steel | None |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | Standard |
| Transmission | 1-spd Auto | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 1-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 3.61 | 4.11 | 7.94 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.1 " | 178.7 " | 175.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 69.3 " | 69.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.2 " | 58.1 " | 61.0 " |
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.8L I-4 | Electric Motor |
| Horsepower | 134 @ Rpm | 95 @ 5,200 Rpm | 107 @ Rpm |
| Torque | 214 @ Rpm | 105 @ 3,600 Rpm | 187 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 121 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 105 @ 105 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 71 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 120 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 126 Mpg | 54 Mpg | 124 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 111 Mpg | 50 Mpg | 101 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | N/A | 3.17/3.48 " | N/A |
| Curb Weight | 2,455 Lbs. | 3,080 Lbs. | 3,323 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,431 Lbs. | N/A | 4,431 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,354 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,224 Lbs. |
| Payload | 919 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.8 " | 59.4 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 59.5 " | 59.8 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.0 " | 5.1 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .24 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 43.2 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 33.4 " | 33.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 39.4 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.4 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.4 " | 51.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.9 " | 50.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.0 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 53.0 " | 52.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 27.4 Cu.ft. | 23.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 50.7 Cu.ft. | 30.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | N/A | 11.3 Gal. | N/A |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Good | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.69 | $0.74 | $0.69 |
| Depreciation | $23,221 | $18,082 | $25,825 |
| Fees and Taxes | -$4,969 | $2,414 | -$5,001 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,854 | $2,715 | $1,920 |
| Insurance | $6,351 | $5,993 | $5,156 |
| Maintenance | $1,496 | $2,168 | $1,830 |
| Repairs | $3,069 | $1,882 | $1,704 |
| Opportunity Costs | $363 | $700 | $321 |
| Total Cost | $34,380 | $36,815 | $34,729 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | marginal |
| Driver Torso | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | marginal |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | good | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | good | poor |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | good | marginal |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
