The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 29,600
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. The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.62 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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