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Used 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 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. Its EPA-estimated driving range is 125 miles. VW offers two trim levels: SE and SEL Premium.

Standard equipment on the SE includes a 7.2-kW onboard charger, DC fast-charging capability, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights and taillights, cruise control, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated power-reclining front seats (manual height and fore/aft adjustment), and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Tech features include 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. There's also an optional Driver Assistance package, which includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

The SEL Premium has the features from the Driver Assistance package as standard. It also gets LED headlights with automatic high beams, parking sensors, lane keeping assist, an automated parking system, an auto-dimming mirror, simulated leather upholstery, a more energy-efficient heating system, a digital gauge cluster display, and a bigger 9.2-inch center touchscreen with gesture control and navigation.

A suite of driver aids that includes park distance control, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic braking, lane keeping assist, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert is standard. There's also a 12.3-inch all-digital Volkswagen Digital Cockpit gauge cluster.

Which e-Golf trim does Edmunds recommend?

Now that a DC fast charger comes as standard equipment, our choice would be the SE. You'll miss out on the SEL Premium's extra features, but the price savings with the SE is significant. Just make sure to get the SE's optional Driver Assistance package for its useful advanced driver safety aids.

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Features

Features

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

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

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

Battery

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

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,459 lb.
3,459 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.0 in.
5.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
Height
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Length
168.1 in.
168.1 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22.8 cu. ft.
22.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

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