The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1473 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4270 mm
Length
4278 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
320 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
e-Golf
196 MPGe
59 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
633 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L