The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.28 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft