The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,900

€ 19,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The e-Golf is 5.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
58
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59 in
103.5
168.1
99
162.6
168.1 in
Length
162.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %

General
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
*BFS*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
87 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
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
28 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
412 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft