The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 27,100

€ 27,000

€ 27,100
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %

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

5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 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
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 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
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 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
838 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