The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.71 %
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
19.96 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
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
647 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
