The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 26,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1502
1821
2021
1491
1789
2073
1821 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1502 mm
Height
1491 mm
2540
4286
2619
4284
4286 mm
Length
4284 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.57 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
712 mi
Range
595 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
89 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
