The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 34,900

€ 24,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.94 %

General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
87 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 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
44 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
645 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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