The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
16.7 lb
city
29 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft