The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft