The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft