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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is a compact car, rated at 116 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf
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Combined MPG
116· 83 mi
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
Modele-Golf
Model year2015
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelElectricity

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG126
Highway MPG105
Combined MPG116
Combined MPGe29.1683
Electric range83 mi
EPA annual fuel cost$650

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City126 MPG
Highway105 MPG
Combined116 MPG
Combined29.1683 MPGe
Electric range83 mi

Efficiency vs class average

e-Golf116 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 267% more efficient than the e-Golf's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$423/mo

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Amount financed
$21,600
Total interest
$3,758
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5-year fuel cost
$11,785

$2,357/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $0.17/kWh

Combined MPGe116
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (3)

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER18V329000 · 2018-05-16

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE16V138000 · 2016-03-07

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE15V627000 · 2015-10-07

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf?

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is EPA-rated at 116 MPG combined (126 city / 105 highway).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf costs roughly $2,357 per year to charge, or about $11,785 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf?

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC