The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 34,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
58.5
71.2
79.6
58
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
99.9
168.4
103.5
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.17 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
112 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
33 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
579 mi
Range
117 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
41.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
