The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 21,900
€ 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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.4
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.5
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %
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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 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
937 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
