The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 34,900

€ 26,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1473
1799
2027
1502
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1473 mm
Height
1502 mm
2629
4270
2540
4286
4270 mm
Length
4286 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
203 kg
12.81 %

General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
87 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
54 mpg
e-Golf
196 MPGe
54 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
657 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
98.5 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L