The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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