The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
103.5
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
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
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
41 mpg
157 MPGe
e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
600 mi
Range
170 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
108 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).
43 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
