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2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric

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Rating7.0

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Compact Electric Hatchback
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$30,495 - $36,995
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The material used for the cabin is upscale in terms of quality

Limited electric range when compared to the rivals

It gets a new electric motor and battery for better power and range

Lots of trunk space that is ample enough for your weekend getaway

Interior storage capacity could have been more

Revision of standard features list

Quiet cabin with superb comfort levels

Offers fewer features than its competitors

An all-new Limited trim level

Specs & Features

$30,495

price

134 hp

horsepower

214 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the compact hatchback segment, the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $30,495, the Volkswagen e-Golf offers 3 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf EV and the Chevrolet Bolt EV, and the Hyundai Ioniq. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The e-Golf is equipped with a single motor setup and a 35.8 kWh battery with a rated power output of 134 horsepower. Through this setup, the e-Golf gets a range of 125 miles In a straight line, the e-Golf clocks a 0-60 of 8.5 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

For those who want an economical and eco-friendly electric hatchback, the base trim checks all the boxes perfectly, but if you need some decent levels of comfort, this is where the mid-level Limited trim comes into play by adding some necessary and salient features like the premium vinyl upholstery, DC fast-charging capability, a more energy-efficient heating system, an automated parking system, and Maneuver Braking, and parking sensors. 

Trims

    SE
    $30,495 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone climatronic automatic front AC
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Limited Edition
    $33,795 onwards
    • Five-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth streaming
    • Onboard navigation with HD digital traffic
    • SiriusXM and HD radio with 10-speaker audio system
    • Sporty exterior styling with center dual-exhaust
    SEL Premium
    $36,995 onwards
    • Navigation system

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Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

134 hp

Torque

214 lb.-ft.

Capacity

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2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.6 sec--
    		6.5 sec15 sec-
    		7.47 sec--
    		8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    		9.7 sec--
    		9.7 sec17.3 sec-
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    2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      		SourceCompare
      		126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      		127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg
      		127 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      		127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg
      		124 mpg101 mpg113 mpg
      		121 mpg102 mpg112 mpg

      2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.
        		176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        		175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        		172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.7 in.104.3 in.
        		164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.6 in.102.4 in.
        		157 in.70 in.62 in.5.5 in.101 in.

        2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          		7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          		14.5 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
          		23.8 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.
          		15.1 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-
            		50.4 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.-
            		30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.-
            		7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.-
            		15.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.-
            		36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.-

            2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		976 lbs.2455 lbs.
              		-3563 lbs.
              		827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              		1108 lbs.3323 lbs.
              		937 lbs.2866 lbs.
              		-2980 lbs.

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