The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 30,300
€ 34,900
€ 30,300
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 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the e-Golf.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
58.6
71.9
79.6
58
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58 in
99.4
168.8
103.5
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.44 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CUL*
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
144 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
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 TSI BMT
35 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
503 mi
Range
117 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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
