The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 34,900

€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %

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

6-speed dual clutch 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
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
56 MPGe
163 MPGe
e-Golf
43 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
727 mi
Range
117 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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