The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 20,100
€ 31,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the e-Golf.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 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 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.42 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*BSW*
Engine Code
*EBS*
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
e-Golf
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
e-Golf
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 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 1.9 TDI
49 MPGe
157 MPGe
e-Golf
35 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
633 mi
Range
170 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
170 mi
e-Golf
Environmental Impact
111 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).
43 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
43 kWh
e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
