The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.74 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft