2018 Volkswagen e-GolfFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
126
MPGe
Highway
111
MPGe
Combined
119
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
125 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
5 hr 18 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
28.4
City 26.8 / Hwy 30.4 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 100 kW AC PMSM
EPA-estimated range of 125 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 5 hr 18 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.4 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
126
Hwy
111
Comb
119
Fuel cost: $650/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 126 | 111 | 119 | $650 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$650
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
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)
- 28.4186 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 26.8202 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 30.3723 kWh / 100 mi
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