The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,900
€ 20,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.5
168.1
99.4
168.8
168.1 in
Length
168.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.02 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
46 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
670 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
43 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).
96.6 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
