The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTE is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft