The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 19,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
103.5
168.1
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.17 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
40 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
579 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
