The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,000
€ 20,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 6.1 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CD
Generation
9C
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
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
38 mpg
city
35 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
New Beetle 1.9 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
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
