The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 30,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.4
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.5
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.17 %
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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
