The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 25,000
€ 27,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.06 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
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
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
