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2018 e-Golf trim level differences

The 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf is the electric version of the regular Golf hatchback. It comes with a 35.8-kWh battery pack and a 134-horsepower electric motor that results in an EPA-estimated driving range of 125 miles. The two trim levels are SE and SEL Premium.

Standard equipment on the SE includes a 7.2-kW onboard charger, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-reclining front seats with heating (manual height and fore/aft adjustment), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Volkswagen Car-Net Security & Service remote services, an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a USB port, Bluetooth, and an eight-speaker sound system that includes a CD player and satellite radio. DC fast-charging capability is a stand-alone option.

The SEL Premium adds LED headlights, an auto-dimming mirror, a 9.25-inch touchscreen and a navigation. It's the only trim level available with the Driver Assistance package that includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic braking, lane keeping assist, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, an upgraded touchscreen, and the 12.3-inch all-digital Volkswagen Digital Cockpit gauge cluster.

Which 2018 e-Golf trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SE is the trim we recommend since it comes very well equipped. Just make sure to get the DC fast-charging option on this trim level. We don't see the need to spend a bunch more for the SEL Premium, even though it comes with some nice extras.

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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
134 hp
134 hp
134 hp
Engine torque
214 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
214 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
214 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
205/55R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
126 / 111 / 119 MPGe
126 / 111 / 119 MPGe
126 / 111 / 119 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
125 mi.
125 mi.
125 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
28
28
28
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
5.3 hr.
5.3 hr.
5.3 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,455 lb.
3,455 lb.
3,455 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.0 in.
5.0 in.
5.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
Height
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Length
168.1 in.
168.1 in.
168.1 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22.8 cu. ft.
22.8 cu. ft.
22.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
52.7 cu. ft.
52.7 cu. ft.
52.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Exterior
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Urano Gray
Great Falls Green Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pure White
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Indium Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Urano Gray
Great Falls Green Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pure White
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Indium Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Urano Gray
Great Falls Green Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pure White
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Indium Gray Metallic