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John Bedrow 

Automotive Journalist,

Updated on February 5, 2025

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

A fully-electric engine in the 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE supplies 134 horsepower. Here, the drive accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.6 seconds, which is identical to KBB’s official claim.

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE also houses a 134-hp electric engine mated to a CVT transmission. In the test, it managed 0-60 mph in 9.6 seconds, which is 0.9 seconds slower than Car and Driver’s claim.

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium makes 115 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque. It does 0-60 mph in 9.5 seconds. Meanwhile, Motortrend also published a 9.5-second timing for the model.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

9.6 seconds (KBB)

9.6 seconds

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

8.5 seconds (C&D)

9.6 seconds

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

9.5 seconds (MT)

9.5 seconds 

Volkswagen e-Golf Electric

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    electric Electric 1A9.6 sec93 mph
    electric Electric 1A6.2 sec-
    electric Electric 1A9.4 sec-
    electric Electric 1A9.6 sec93 mph
    electric Electric 1A9.6 sec-

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare

    SE

    Ranked #1

    electric FWD 1A9.6 sec93 mph

    SEL Premium

    Ranked #1

    electric FWD 1A9.6 sec93 mph

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      9.6 sec-93 mph
      7.5 sec15.1 sec90 mph
      9.7 sec--
      11.8 sec--

      Other Volkswagen Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M5.5 sec130 mph
        2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A6.3 sec155 mph
        2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A7.1 sec122 mph
        2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A7.2 sec-
        1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M7.6 sec127 mph
        2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A7.9 sec-

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.