How much does a Volkswagen e-Golf weigh? Reduced car weight and especially its amount is one of the aspects that is often mentioned in the vehicle's reviews when a new generation of Volkswagen e-Golf hits the market. Automotive experts have long admitted the constant attempts to decrease the average curb weight of the car simply by using lightweight materials. This is no wonder because lighter cars drive faster, become more fuel efficient, have better acceleration times and potentially can boost the sales. On the other hand, automakers have to stick to certain car weight limits that meet the requirements of the corresponding class. It is important here not to confuse the terms of curb weight of e-Golf and its gross weight. Curb weight measures the weight of the car with all of the standard equipment and amenities while passengers, cargo or any other separately loaded items are not taken into consideration.
The Kreisel battery pack significantly increases the capacity of the eGolf by 130% to 55.7 kWh with an identical installation volume and weight in comparison to the standard model of the VW eGolf. The technical prerequisites for quick-charging stations are already available in the Kreisel E-Golf. With the given infrastructure, loading is possible from 20% to 80% SOC within 20 minutes. This results in a range of about 300 km. Each cell in the battery of the Kreisel E-Golf is actively tempered with a special liquid. This is a non-conductive and noncombustible fluid, which in extreme cases even acts as a fire-retardant. This technology ensures that the battery cells are constantly kept in a working temperature range between 25°C and 30°C. Particularly at high charging capacities, the battery life can be considerably extended and wear phenomena can be reduced. This car is a prototype and not for sale. We are currently in contact with partner companies regarding mass production of cars with Kreisel batteries. We keep you up to date in our blog, newsletter and on Facebook. By checking this box I consent to the use of my information provided for email marketing purposes.
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The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is a bar set for other compact cars in its class. It now spans a model line that includes two- and four-door hatchbacks, sporty hatchbacks, and a wagon with available all-wheel drive, which is new for this year. We give the new Golf a score of 6.5. Pedestrian styling and features are offset by its excellent safety record, very good performance in all trim levels, and a smartly laid-out interior with lots of cargo space. New for 2017 is the Golf Alltrack, essentially a Golf SportWagen with a slightly taller suspension and standard all-wheel drive. The Golf's demeanor is more serious than its entry price would suggest: It's more mature than many entry-level cars, a little more conservative too. The exterior has been recently updated, but many outside of VW devotees or current owners might be hard pressed to spot many differences. Inside, the Golf is the same. Base models are awash in a sea of hard surfaces—albeit fairly high-quality materials—to the touch.
The layout is driver focused, although very simple. Higher trims, including the Golf GTI and Alltrack, improve the materials and color schemes, but the basic layout stays the same. Under the hoods of the the Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, and Golf Alltrack are two turbocharged inline-4 engines, albeit in different tunes. The base engine in the Golf and Golf SportWagen is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 that makes 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. Any lag from the turbo is imperceptible and it's best matched to VW's 6-speed automatic, although a long-throw 5-speed manual is available in certain trims. Stepping up to the Golf GTI adds 40 hp (or 50 hp in higher trims) by way of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and swaps the transmissions to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic setup. The manual is better here is better than the 5-speed—and we are all about saving the manuals—but the dual-clutch automatic here is our pick. It's crisp and precise, and should be the pick for autocrossers looking for the best lap times, but also for practicality and day-to-day driving. As a more finely focused performance car, it can work surprisingly well for daily commuters.
