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VW Golf vs Maxus T90 EV comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 56,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Maxus T90 EV?

VW Golf vs Maxus T90 EV: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Maxus T90 EV

  • 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 Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,808 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus T90 EV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 330 km, about 187 km more than the VW Golf.

T90 EV

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 VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 110 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.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 1,068 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries considerably more – 925 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 417 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is clearly superior 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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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
56,100 £
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
26.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
330 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
925 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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