The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 23,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.6
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
