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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.59 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 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
44 mpg  ( 49 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
49 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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