The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 21,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
48 mpg
( 54 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.)
e-Golf
157 MPGe
54 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
697 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
