The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 27,100

€ 31,900

€ 27,100
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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %

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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

e-Golf
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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 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
60 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
47 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
777 mi
Range
170 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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
90.4 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
187 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
838 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