2015 Volkswagen e-GolfFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 85 kW AC PMSM
EPA-estimated range of 83 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.2 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 118–172 MPG
Driving mix: City 43% / Highway 57%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 140.1 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 116 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 126 | 105 | 116 | $650 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 29.1683 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 26.8395 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 32.0146 kWh / 100 mi