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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.87 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
