Hyundai Ioniq (2016 – 2019) vs Volkswagen e-Golf (2016 – 2021): specs compared
The Hyundai Ioniq is the more powerful of the two, with up to 141 hp against 134 hp. The Volkswagen e-Golf is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 s against 9.9 s. The Hyundai Ioniq has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 150 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Hyundai Ioniq is 200 mm longer than the Volkswagen e-Golf.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Ioniq
2016 – 2019
|
Volkswagen
e-Golf
2016 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2016 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric, Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 141 hp | 136 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 295 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 11.1 s | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 185 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 4.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,631 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,420 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.