The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 22,600
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 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.08 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
126 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
42 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 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
610 mi
Range
117 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
41.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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