The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.12 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
87 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
712 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft