The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 22,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
15.73 %
General
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
