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2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI

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What is the main difference between Ioniq Electric and Golf GTI?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a more powerful engine and gets 108.5 mpg less than the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Also, there is a $3,085 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Ioniq Electric has a higher starting price than the 2018 Golf GTI. In addition, the Ioniq Electric has a slightly larger body than the Golf GTI. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$29,500
$26,415
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
118 hp
220 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
City MPG
City MPG
150 MPGe
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
122 MPGe
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
136 MPGe
28 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.7 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
176 in
168.0 in
Height
Height
57.1 in
57.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.6 ft2
82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.2 - 39.1 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.1 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.4 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.7 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55 in
53.9 in

Costs

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$500
$2,050 - $2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$249 (2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$14,013 - $14,063
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Front Left Comparison2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Front Left Comparison
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