The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 29,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.73 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 eTSI
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 eTSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
675 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
