The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,700

€ 36,900

€ 26,700
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 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
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
103.4
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.38 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
468 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft