The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 27,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.43 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
