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E-Golf
Overview
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf E-Golf is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 3rd January 2018. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $62,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf uses a fully electric engine.
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1482mm (58.3 inches) in height, 4270mm (168.1 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2629mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1615kg (3560.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf E-Golf comes standard with 205/55 Rnull front tyres and 205/55 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
61.92 - 161.93 kW/t
61.92 kW/t
185.49 kW/t
Boot Space
341 - 605 litres
260 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4 - 7.1 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
704 - 1,250 km
330 km
1,250 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,020 kg
1,620 kg
2,270 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,600 kg
1,200 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
102 - 143 mm
98 mm
165 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
35.8 kWh
1.3 kWh
35.8 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
220 - 300 km
2 km
330 km
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Dimensions
4,270 mm
1,790 mm
1,482 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,270 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm |
| Load Capacity | 405 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Golf Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 9.2
Front Touch Screen: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Duration: 17.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 4 Duration: 0.75
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 290
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 136.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 100.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 323
Maximum Battery (kWh): 35.8
Range (km): 220.00
Range (miles): 136.70
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.6
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 150
Maximum Speed (km/h): 150
Maximum Speed (mph): 93
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 100
Maximum Torque (Nm): 290
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 290
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Consumption
Combined (kWh/100km): 12.7
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 43.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1231
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 341
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1533
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Overall Height (in): 58.3
Overall Height (mm): 1482
Overall Length (in): 168.1
Overall Length (mm): 4270
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1790
Rear Track (in): 59.2
Rear Track (mm): 1503
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2629
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1018
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 967
Front Hip Room (in): 57.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1469
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Projector Beam
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4453
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1615
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3560
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: FM
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20170706
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: A
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.2 Tfsi
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Side Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Electric
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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