The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 25,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
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
100
168.7
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 ACT BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.52 %
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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 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
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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)
36 cu ft
