The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.27 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
34 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
1553 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft