The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.64 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft