2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Test: Upgraded EV

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-motor, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED: $39,240 (base price: $31,345)

MOTOR TYPE: permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, 134 hp, 214 lb-ft; 35.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack

TRANSMISSION: 1-speed direct drive

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.6 in
Length: 168.1 in
Width: 70.8 in Height: 57.1 in
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 23 cu ft
Curb weight: 3430 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 8.5 sec
Zero to 80 mph: 15.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 8.4 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.6 sec @ 83 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 85 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 181 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.82 g

*stability-control-inhibited

C/D FUEL ECONOMY:
Observed: 121 MPGe
75-mph highway driving: 106 MPGe
Highway range: 103 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 119/126/111 MPGe
Range: 125 miles

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