Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen e-Golf
Overview | |
MSRP$17,895 | MSRP$28,995 |
Listings377 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWhile Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims. | |
Reviews SummaryRange anxiety continues to fade as consumers begin to realize that 100 miles will serve them just fine for more than 90% of driving. With the Nissan Leaf upping its total estimated range to 107 miles, the e-Golf is suddenly behind the times just 2 years into production with an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. But it has come back for 2016 with a lower-priced base trim that’s been decontented to make up for the more attractive price point, plus a new infotainment system offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine115 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity24.2 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway105 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)40 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name115 hp Electric |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)40 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity24.2 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway105 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3025 lbs | Curb Weight3380 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height57.1 in |
Length183.3 in | Length168.1 in |
Width70.0 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase104.4 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload1078 lbs | Maximum Payload939 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,895 | $28,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | While Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims. | Range anxiety continues to fade as consumers begin to realize that 100 miles will serve them just fine for more than 90% of driving. With the Nissan Leaf upping its total estimated range to 107 miles, the e-Golf is suddenly behind the times just 2 years into production with an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. But it has come back for 2016 with a lower-priced base trim that’s been decontented to make up for the more attractive price point, plus a new infotainment system offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 150 hp I4 | 115 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 24.2 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 105 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 40 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 150 hp I4 | 115 hp Electric |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 40 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 7 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 24.2 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 105 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3025 lbs | 3380 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 168.1 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1078 lbs | 939 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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