The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 22,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The e-Golf is 5.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
103.5
168.1
99
162.6
168.1 in
Length
162.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.36 %
General
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*AWU*
0
Valves
5
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
26 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
380 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
