The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg  ( 60 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
60 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
777 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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