Is the 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf a good car?
Yes.
3 of 5checks
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 5.0 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.6 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Not enough data: worth the money, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $41 vs $78 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the e-Golf a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in | Median 35.0 in | 22 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 37.4 in | 22 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | Median 19.8 cu ft | 19 | No data |
Is the e-Golf a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | Median $27,750 | 22 | No data |
| Horsepower | 134 hp | 106 hp to 207 hp | 24 | Yes |
| Length | 167.6 in | Median 168.0 in | 21 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft | Median 35.3 ft | 22 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.8 cents | Median 9.0 cents | 24 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the e-Golf a good commuter car?
Yes. $41 a month to commute. Class median $78.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $41
- Median of 24 hatchbacks
- $78
Is the e-Golf a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.0 in clearance, 57.1 in tall | 5.1 to 5.6 in clearance, 56.6 to 58.9 in tall | 18 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.4 in | Median 39.1 in | 22 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft | Median 35.3 ft | 22 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the e-Golf a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the e-Golf worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the e-Golf a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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