The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft