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2018 Volkswagen Golf Electric review

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Volkswagen Golf Electric highlights

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125 miles

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What is new for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Electric?

  • The Golf Electric is available in a new trim called the SEL.

2018 Volkswagen Golf Electric trims

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SE:

  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats

SEL:

  • Includes all features available on the SE
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Defroster
  • Navigation System

SEL Premium:

  • Includes all features available on the SEL
  • No significant upgrades found on the SEL Premium

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Ratings & reliability

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Volkswagen Golf Electric features and specs

SEL Premium 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
Battery details

Size

35.8 kWh

Range when new (EPA estimate)

125 miles

Estimated range today

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102 - 136 miles

Est. range in 3 years

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89 - 123 miles

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Other specifications

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

0.0L

Engine type

Electric

Wheelbase

103.5"

Overall length

168.1"

Width

70.8"

Height

57.2"

Leg room

F 41.2"/R 35.6"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 38.1"

Front tires

P205/55HR16

Rear tires

P205/55HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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