The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 28,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168.7
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.79 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
