The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft