The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 29,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
168
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft