The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,800
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 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
4278 mm
Length
4270 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.6 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
e-Golf
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
270 NM
e-Golf

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
121 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI
59 MPGe
196 MPGe
e-Golf
41 mpg
city
No data
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
633 mi
Range
117 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
111 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).
41.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L