The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CUU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
759 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft