The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,900
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 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 TSI.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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