The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
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

The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4268 mm
Length
4288 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
340 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 67 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
67 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
7.1 kg
city
50 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
66 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L