The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 31,900

€ 21,700

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.09 %

General
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
372 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft