The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) e-Golf
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
32 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
468 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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