The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 23,800
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
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
103.1
168.7
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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
