2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback

2016 e-Golf

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Competition

$28,995 MSRP From
116 mpge AVG, Comb.
83 miles Electric Range
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Volkswagen e-Golf is a five-seat Fully Electric small-size vehicle in the Electric Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same engine that produces 115 horsepower. The e-Golf is capable of traveling 83 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes three hours and forty-two point zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero one four minutes for the vehicle to charge its batteries with 7.2 kW charger. EPA-estimated annual electricity expense is $600, which over the course of five years will save you $7,500 in extra fuel spending. Volkswagen e-Golf has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.8 in
Length: 168.1 in
Height: 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 103.6 in

2016 e-Golf has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3380 - 3419 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.4 inShoulder Room: 55.9 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 53.9 in

Trunk Volume

22.8 ft³

2016 e-Golf seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, e-Golf falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 22.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 e-Golf SE	2016 e-Golf SEL Premium
Starging MSRP	$28,995	$35,595
Engine	Electric Motor	Electric Motor
HP	115 hp	115 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Electric City Range	88.9 ml.	88.9 ml.
Electric Highway Range	75.2 ml.	75.2 ml.
Electric Combined Range	83 ml.	83 ml.
City	126 MPGe	126 MPGe
Highway	105 MPGe	105 MPGe
Combined	116 MPGe	116 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost	$600	$600

2016 e-Golf Hatchback comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $385 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, e-Golf has a class-leading fuel economy of 116 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 70
Recalls: 8

2016 e-Golf Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also eight recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.