The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
595 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft