The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.82 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
98.5 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft