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VW Golf vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Lotus Eletre?

VW Golf vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,424 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 427 km more than the VW Golf.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 593 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm more.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is considerably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lotus
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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