The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4270 mm
Length
4278 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
e-Golf
113 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
e-Golf
270 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
39 mpg
e-Golf
196 MPGe
39 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
468 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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