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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door) e-Golf 24.2 kWh (115 Hp)
Volkswagen Golf:
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico.
The original Golf Mk1 was a front-engined, front-wheel drive replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and is among the world's top three best-selling models, with more than 35 million units sold as of 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII (5-door) Overview:
Volkswagen Golf (VII (5-door)). With a weight of 1510 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.4 s). The top speed reaches 140 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
People's Opinions:
Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Volkswagen Golf. About 100 comments were scanned, 22 comments (22% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 9 negative comments (9% of the total comments). The remaining 69 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
• Decent ICE technology.• Complies withEuro 6 emission standard.
• Efficient fuel consumption: 4.7 L/100 km combined.
• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Generous trunk space: 1270 L.
• Reasonable curb weight (1270 kg).
• High payload capacity:510 kg.
• Tight turning circle of 10.9 m for easy maneuvering.
Cons:
• Underpowered ICE: only 150 hp.• Sluggish ICE-only acceleration: 8.2 sec.
• Sluggish 0–100 km/h time: 8.2 sec.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 117.6 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 196.1 Nm/tonne.
Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 3/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI Cabriolet: 2013 - 2015).
General:
Brand: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Generation: VII (5-door)
Modification (Engine): e-Golf 24.2 kWh (115 Hp)
Start of production: 2014
End of production: 2016
Powertrain Architecture: BEV (Electric Vehicle)
Body type: Hatchback
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Performance:
Fuel Type: Electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 10.4 sec
Maximum speed: 140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.1 kg/Hp, 76.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 9.9 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight: 1510
Max. weight: 1980
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Max load: 470
Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 1231 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 341 l
Size:
Length: 4270 mm [4mm more.]
Width: 1799 mm [17mm more.]
Height: 1473 mm [68mm more.]
Wheelbase: 2629 mm [51mm more.]
Width including mirrors: 2027 mm
Front track: 1550 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1522 mm
Ride height (ground clearance): 143 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture: One electric motor drives the front wheels.
Drive wheel: Front wheel drive
Number of gears: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Front brakes: Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes: Disc [above average]
Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Tires size: 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 16
Front suspension: Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Electric:
Net (usable) battery capacity: 20.5 kWh
Gross battery capacity: 24.2 kWh
Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery location: Below the floor, under the rear seats
System power: 115 Hp @ 3000-12000 rpm.
System torque: 270 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm.
All-electric range: 190 km
Electric motor power: 115 Hp @ 3000-12000 rpm.
Electric motor Torque: 270 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm.
Average Energy consumption: 12.7 kWh/100 km
Electric motor location: Front axle, Transverse
Battery weight: 318 kg
Electric motor model/code: EAQ 270
Battery voltage: 323 V
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