2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric

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$33,450 - $35,445
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptionally well-made premium interior

Rivals and more powerful and faster

All-new model for 2015

Superb ride quality and a spacious cabin

High price tag

Superior driving dynamics

Limited availability

Specs & Features

$33,450

price

115 hp

horsepower

199 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the compact hatchback segment, the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP of $33,450, the Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Ford Focus Electric Hatchback, the Nissan Leaf Hatchback, and the smaller Chevrolet Spark EV Hatchback. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The e-Golf is equipped with a single motor setup and a 24.2 kWh battery with a rated power output of 115 horsepower. Through this setup, the e-Golf gets a range of 83 miles. In a straight line, the e-Golf clocks a 0-60 of 9.3 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 7 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback is an upscale and efficient car in its segment. Among the two trims on offer, we recommend the base Limited Edition trim. It comes equipped with an impressive feature set consisting of dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, an electrically heated windshield, a rearview camera, automatic wipers, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and much more. 

Trims

    Limited Edition
    $33,450 onwards
    • 16-inch steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    SEL Premium
    $35,445 onwards
    • 16-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Leatherette Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,450- $35,445

Engine

electric

Rating

8.22

Horsepower

115 hp

Torque

199 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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8.09

143 hp

184 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

7.53

107 hp

187 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

7.91

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

68 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec--
    9.03 sec19.1 sec93 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.9 sec17.7 sec85 mph

    2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      126 mpg105 mpg116 mpg--
      126 mpg101 mpg114 mpg--
      110 mpg99 mpg105 mpg--
      34 mpg38 mpg36 mpg8.7 gal.295.8/330.6 mi.

      2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.1 in.5 in.103.6 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.5 in.104.3 in.
        106.1 in.61.4 in.60.7 in.5.2 in.73.5 in.

        2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.
          24 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          7.8 cu.ft.45.4 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.

          2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.

            2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              941 lbs.3391 lbs.
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              507 lbs.1808 lbs.
              950 lbs.3256 lbs.

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