2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2021 Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$37,990 |
Listings45 | Listings707 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway133 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3133 lbs | Curb Weight3648 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.8 in |
Length168.0 in | Length184.8 in |
Width70.8 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload893 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $37,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 133 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3133 lbs | 3648 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 893 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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