The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 21,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
113 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
63 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
48 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
814 mi
Range
170 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
43 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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