The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 25,100
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft