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Geely E5 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Geely E5 or VW Golf?

Geely E5 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Geely E5

  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf is slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Geely E5 costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,281 £.

As for electric range, the Geely E5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 332 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Geely E5 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is visibly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Geely E5 offers a bit more boot space – 461 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Geely E5 is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
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Geely E5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 - 475 km
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The Geely E5 is a practical, no-nonsense sedan that prioritizes comfort and everyday usability while delivering solid value for money. It appeals to buyers who want affordable running costs, easy city driving and a sensible set of features without excess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 36,800 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
430 - 475 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,715 - 1,815 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,901 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 445 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Geely
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Geely E5?

The Geely E5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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