The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 22,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is just 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.87 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
488 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
