The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 22,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.14 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
50 mpg
( 56 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.)
e-Golf
163 MPGe
56 MPGe
Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
727 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
