The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 24,100
€ 20,100
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.6 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
