Volkswagen e-Golf is a five-seat Fully Electric small-size vehicle in the Electric Hatchback category. For the 2017 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same engine that produces 134 horsepower. The e-Golf is capable of traveling 125 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes five hours and seventeen point nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine nine 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.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE with automatic transmission has been offered for $319 before.
2017 e-Golf has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.6 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3455 lbs.
2017 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.
Trim | 2017 e-Golf SE | 2017 e-Golf SEL Premium |
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Starging MSRP | $30,495 | $36,995 |
Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor |
HP | 134 hp | 134 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Electric City Range | 130.3 ml. | 130.3 ml. |
Electric Highway Range | 117.7 ml. | 117.7 ml. |
Electric Combined Range | 125 ml. | 125 ml. |
City | 126 MPGe | 126 MPGe |
Highway | 111 MPGe | 111 MPGe |
Combined | 119 MPGe | 119 MPGe |
Annual Fuel Cost | $600 | $600 |
2017 e-Golf Hatchback comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $1,521 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, e-Golf has a class-leading fuel economy of 119 mpg.
Customers have filed one complaint, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.