The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 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
43 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
621 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft