The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 27,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.1
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
103.1
168.7
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
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
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
777 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
90.4 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
187 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
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
