The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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