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VW Golf vs Hongqi EH7 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Hongqi EH7?

VW Golf vs Hongqi EH7: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi EH7

  • marginally more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Hongqi EH7 costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,429 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi EH7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 655 km, about 512 km more than the VW Golf.

EH7

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 Hongqi EH7 offers marginally more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Hongqi EH7 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi EH7 delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Golf

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.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers significantly more boot space – 381 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 381 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi EH7 is narrowly 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.

£49,710
EH7

Hongqi EH7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 655 km
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Hongqi EH7

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
655 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
-

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Hongqi
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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