The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 25,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.59 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
32 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
462 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
