The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 20,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
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
58.3 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 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
15.84 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
36 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
518 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
