The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4270 mm
Length
4278 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
254 kg
15.73 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
e-Golf
134 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
290 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 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
60 mpg  ( 67 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.)
e-Golf
188 MPGe
67 MPGe
Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
727 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L