2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric

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$30,495 - $37,345
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quite aggressively priced by the brand

Rivals offer a better driving range

Reshuffling of standard and optional features

Generous warranty period offered

Doesn't feel like a driver's car from behind the wheel

Quiet and smooth ride quality

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 2018 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 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback, and the Nissan Leaf Hatchback. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The e-Golf is equipped with a single motor and a 35.8 kWh battery with a rated power output of 134 horsepower. In a straight line, the e-Golf clocks a 0-60 of 9.6 seconds ad has an overall driving range of 125 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 7 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

With standard features such as dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and ignition, 8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration, etc, the base trim makes the most sense. Buyers can also opt-in for the DC fast charging package at an additional $995 which happens to be the only optional equipment. 

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
    SEL
    $33,795 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 134 hp hp
    • Torque: 214 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 93 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 119 mpg
    SEL Premium
    $37,345 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • V-Tex leatherette Seat trim

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Price

$30,495- $37,345

Engine

electric

Rating

8.45

Horsepower

134 hp

Torque

214 lb.-ft.

Capacity

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266 lb.-ft.

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2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.6 sec-93 mph
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.66 sec--
    9.7 sec--
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.9 sec17.7 sec85 mph

    2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg-
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg-
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg416/572 mi.
      127 mpg106 mpg117 mpg360/517.5 mi.
      125 mpg100 mpg113 mpg-
      124 mpg94 mpg109 mpg-

      2018 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.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 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.
        158.3 in.69.9 in.62.9 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.

        2018 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.
          16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.93.2 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          23 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.

          2018 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.
            13 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
            33.2 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.

            2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              919 lbs.3455 lbs.
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              1025 lbs.3164 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.
              838 lbs.2961 lbs.
              -3563 lbs.

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