Hyundai IONIQ Electric vs. Volkswagen e-Golf

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Electric and Volkswagen e-Golf contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai IONIQ Electric and the Volkswagen e-Golf.

In comparing the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the Volkswagen e-Golf's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Volkswagen e-Golf has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the Volkswagen e-Golf's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric ranges from $13,633 to $21,282 while a used 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf is priced between $14,000 to $22,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 49 percent of its value and the Volkswagen e-Golf loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen e-Golf retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric’s base engine makes 118 horsepower, and the Volkswagen e-Golf base engine makes 134 horsepower. The IONIQ Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 124 miles. The e-Golf is rated to deliver an average of 126 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 125 miles.This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen e-Golf the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 4.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the e-Golf is 3.7 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen e-Golf has the advantage in the area of rear head room.