The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 34,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.6 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the e-Golf.
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
59
67.8
74.7
58
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58 in
99
162.6
103.5
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
19.43 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*BFS*
Engine Code
*EAG*
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
e-Golf
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
111 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
163 MPGe
e-Golf
23 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
455 mi
Range
117 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
117 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
41.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
