Volkswagen2021 Golf eHybrid Specs

2021 (Mk8) Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Specs & Performance

2021, 2022 (Mk8)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV

137 mph

7.4 seconds

201 hp

261.4 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

8.5-38.4 ft3
lb
3,510 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
7.4 seconds
0-60 mph
7.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
17.46 lb/hp
Combined Power
201 hp
Combined Torque
258 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
261.4 mpg
Tailpipe CO2
34 g/Mile

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid
Peak Power
108 hp
110 ps
Peak Output
81 kW
Peak Torque
243 lb·ft
330 N·m
E-Mode Top Speed
81 mph
E-Mode
25.9 kWh/100mi.
16.1 kWh/100km
E-Mode MPGe
130.1 MPGe
E-Mode Range
42 Miles
Battery Size
10.9 kWh (net)
13 kWh (gross)
Charge Time (est.)
2 Hrs (7kW)
1.3 Hrs (11kW)

Gasoline Engine - Plug-in Hybrid

Gasoline Engine - Plug-in Hybrid
Capacity
1.4 Liter
85.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
148 hp @ 5,000 RPM
150 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,550 RPM
250 N·m @ 1,550 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
2.933 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.74 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
37 hp
Cylinder Volume
21.3 in3
BMEP
326.6 PSI
22.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
6 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
8.5-38.4 ft3
Turning Radius
35.8 ft
Curb Weight
3,510 lbs
Gross Weight
4,453 lbs
Maximum Payload
943 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,653-3,307 lbs
Length
168.7 in
Width
70.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
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4.6

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating4.2
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Rankings

Best MPG Volkswagens #7 / 1.5K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #16 / 5K
Best MPG Plug-In Hybrid #71 / 400+
Best MPG #79 / 23K
Top HP/cu in Volkswagens #127 / 1.5K
Best 0-62 mph Volkswagens #144 / 1.5K
Top BHP Volkswagens #181 / 1.5K
Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #186 / 1.5K
Top lb·ft Volkswagens #193 / 1.5K
Fastest Volkswagens #245 / 1.5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #367 / 5K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #462 / 5K
Fastest Hatchbacks #576 / 5K
Quickest 0-62 mph #6,198 / 23K
Most Powerful #6,916 / 23K
Fastest #7,614 / 23K
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